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City Council Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 18 of 21 Mr.. Caranci disagreed and stated he wanted to be heard. He felt the City was using the citizen's money foolishly. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Stolzmann voiced her appreciation for the public comments, but felt the parking lot must be completed this year. She agreed with an interim gravel solution, which would be consistent with the Downtown Design Handbook. She noted there is .a lot of difference between the two bids and suggested changing the scope of work and completing some of the improvements in- house. She called some contractors and inquired about the cost of paving a parking lot. A local contractor estimated between $60,000 and $80,000. She questioned whether the project was bid correctly. Mayor Muckle also wanted the project completed this year and inquired about the storm water project. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ stated he would speak with the City's Engineering Department. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton apologized to Mr. Caranci and stated he had every right to be heard. Council member Loo stressed the importance of having parking and was in favor of a simpler solution. Mayor Muckle proposed the Council direct staff to come back with a less expensive resurfacing package. City Manager Fleming noted staff could explore other options, but the bids will not be back in time for the summer events beginning June 5th. City Attorney Light addressed the City's Procurement Policy and noted the City Council has the authority to reject any and all bids and rebid the project. The Louisville Municipal Code provides if the Council determines all bids are too high they can reject all bids and rebid a new project with different elements. Under the Procurement Policy if the Council rejects all bids because they are too high, they can negotiate a contract as long as the negotiated price shall not exceed the lowest bid received. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to reject all bids for the 611 Front Street Parking Lot Extension because they are too high, seconded by Council member Loo. All were in favor. Absent: Council member Lipton. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to direct staff to negotiate a contract for this project for no more than the lowest bid, or change the scope of the project to achieve the goal, seconded by Council member Loo. All were in favor. Absent: Council member Lipton. APPROVAL OF 2016 GOALS Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation.