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completion date. Mr. Allen suggested that it might be possible to "flip flop" the work, starting on the east end first. He said that work was projected to start first on the west end in attempt to accommodate the majority of the people living in that section. . If the contractor and utilities agreed to that, he said, it ~ould give the fall and winter to get that work done and be ready for paving next summer. He added that rather than an "elaborate" detouring of this area (since entering into this discussion) there probably would not be any construction on Royal Avenue this year eithter, other than utilities, then paving would occur next summer on that street also. Assistant Manager observed that the change in scheduling would be entirely up to the contractor, he would have to concur in any change. Councilman Murray asked whether the suggested change could be accomplished under this motion. Assistant Manager said it could be included in this motion or another one made after outcome was known to determine whether to negotiate with the contractor on constructing the west end first, giving the opportunity to study alignment of the west end. Councilman Bradley did not want to include the negotiation process in his motion. He did not want to put the alignment question in the hands of the contractor, he wanted the Council to decide that. The Mayor explained that the only thing to be included in the motion was whether the east or west end was to be constructed first. But Mr. Bradley felt it was a question of whether the contract was feasible if con- struction of sections was reversed. Assistant Manager suggested postponement of this contract to give an opportunity to talk to the contractor on unit prices bid, then bring it back to a special Council meeting before or after committee meeting either this week or next (June 25 or July 2) with a report on just what the contractor would be willing to do. Mention of that special meeting now, he said, would constitute public notice. Mr. Bradley with consent of the second (Mr. Hamel) withdrew the motion -- to reconsider design element. Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Williams that staff consult with the con- tractor submitting the low bid (Wildish Construction) to determine what could be negotiated for unit prices listed in the bid and postpone con- sideration of this contract award until a special meeting to be called as soon as an answer is received from the contractor (June 25 or July 2), and recognizing that notice of special meeting was being give at this time. Mayor Anderson hoped that the project would not have to be rebid, that adjustments could be made so that the whole design process would not to be gone through again. Councilman Haws said he would like to see some solution to the issue so that the west portion of Barger Drive could be completed this year. He felt that was where the major concerns were because of the safety factor. Assistant Manager said that the suggestion to put off the west end until next year was to allow redesign of that portion where the curve was now proposed. The question was whether a redesign would constitute enough of a change that the entire project would have to be rebid. Staff would look at both sections with the engineers, attorney, and contractor, he said, and see whether there were alternatives that could be accommodated within the present bid range. Councilman Murray noted two points of interest - determining a means of eliminating the jog and deciding whether some of the work could proceed as soon as possible. Rollcall vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye. -- 6/23/75 - 12 34,2.