Resolution awarding contract [2026 Downtown Street Improvements Project], deferred during the…

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Recorded in the minutes as: “5) Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding contract [2026 Downtown Street Improvements Project], deferred during the April 6, 2026, regular city council meeting – Motion: to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Grove. Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester stated that additional information and documents were requested from apparent low bidder Brothers Concrete, as the City has not worked with them before as a prime contractor. After review of the requested documents, City staff recommends awarding contract to Brothers Concrete of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $1,466,984.39. Council Member Pierce noted that there was not a significant spread between the lowest and second lowest bid, so she was comfortable moving forward as recommended by staff. Results of vote:”.

Motion as recorded: “to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Grove. Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester stated that additional information and documents were requested from apparent low bidder Brothers Concrete, as the City has not worked with them before as a prime contractor. After review of the requested documents, City staff recommends awarding contract to Brothers Concrete of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $1,466,984.39. Council Member Pierce noted that there was not a significant spread between the lowest and second lowest bid, so she was comfortable moving forward as recommended by staff. Results of vote:”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names each member’s vote. Members not named in the vote line are shown as Not in the record unless the minutes list them absent. Vote line as printed: “Ayes: Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce. Nays: None. Absent: Anderson. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1.”.