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City Council Meeting Minutes June 2, 2015 Page 24 of 27 • 611 Front Street parking lot expansion; total project costs of $215,000. Staff is working on the sequencing of the projects to lessen the impact on the downtown restaurants. The miscellaneous concrete work includes curbs, sidewalks that are not level, as well as parks and trail concrete improvements. The parking lot expansion involves miscellaneous work to achieve the development requirements with expectation of completion late summer or early fall. He noted this was a significant change and irnprovement from the approved budget and acknowledged Cherry Street was not on the arterial program but felt the funds were being used where they are most needed. COUNCIL QUESTIONS Council member Stolzmann asked if the Main Street resurfacing included brick leveling and noted the bricks needing leveling are not just on Main Street. Public Works Director Kowar said yes brick leveling was included on Main Street and the other areas could be addressed as time and budget permits. Council member Stolzmann suggested addressing the areas where there are tripping hazards. Council member Keany asked if there was concern over only one paving bid. Public Works Director Kowar noted he is always concerned but noted this contractor has a good reputation and responded well in the past. Council member Loo asked about the roads we are not going to do now but planning for future repair. City Manager Fleming noted the budget for 2016 to 2020 reflects those segments. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and heard none. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved approval of the 2015 Street Resurfacing Project and the 2015 Concrete Replacement Project contracts. Council member Leh seconded. Roll Call Vote: Motion passed 7 -0. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GLACIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE ELDORADO SPRINGS RAW WATER INTAKE Mayor Muckle called for a staff presentation. Public Works Director Kowar stated the City operates and maintains a raw water pipeline that serves as the primary conveyance facility for the City's water supply. The pipeline and intake facility were constructed in the 1950s and divert water from South Boulder Creek through the intake structure near Eldorado Springs. During the September 2013 flood, the intake structure and nearby support facilities sustained damage requiring temporary emergency repairs to restore operational functions.