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City Council Minutes May 5, 2020 Page 9 of 19 ----------------------------- reminded the Council the bond amount was just over$2 million and the City is using some Highway 371 turned back funds also. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO APPROVE PARTIAL PAYMENT ESTIMATE NUMBER 1 TO RL LARSON EXCAVATING INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,238.07. COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9.1.D. Construction Materials Testinq Services Proposal Tim Houle explained to the Council that the contractor is required to compact the trench backfill, provide gradation that needs class five, provide a concrete for the curb and gutter in the sidewalk that has certain error in treatment, concrete slump and air entrainment and compressive strength, gradation of aggregate materials, and meeting specifications for the bituminous pavement mixture. He stated that most cities will hire an independent tester and he presented to the Council a proposal from Braun Intertec in the estimated amount of$25,177. Mr. Houle stated that they have used them before and they provide good prices and good service. He stated their proposal is estimated based on the number of tests that they do which they will work with them on. He stated they tried to be very judicious in deciding the number of tests. He stated sometimes the contractors will kind of check their numbers against the independent tester's numbers. Mr. Houle reminded the Council that they do have money budgeted for this construction materials testing. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES PROPOSAL FROM BRAUN INTERTEC AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $25,177 TO BE PAID FROM THE RASMUSSEN RPAD & SOUTH WASHINGTON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9.2. Cemeterv 9.2. A. Ordinance Amendment Jason Gorr stated that staff have identified the need to update the ordinance to better accommodate maintenance and allow for the best appearance possible. He stated that proper clear rules are key for compliance. He stated the patrons visiting their cemetery deserve to have a well maintained beautiful property. Council Akerson asked if the rules are pretty standard and Mr. Gorr confirmed it is comparable to other local communities. COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS MOVED TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF THE PEQUOT CEMETERY. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.