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Imp. Proj. #447OFFICIAL FILE COPY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS AIA Document A101 • • d Form of Agreement ; • , r Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a STIPULATED SUM 1977 EDITION THIS DOCUMENT HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL CONSEQUENCES; CONSULTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY 15 ENCOURAGED WITH RESPECT TO ITS COMPLETION OR MODIFICATION Use only with the 1976 Edition of AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. This document has been approved and endorsed by The Associated General Contractors of America. made as of the seventeenth day of August Hundred and Ninety. BETWEEN the Owner: City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 and the Contractor: Sheehy Construction Company 360 West Larpenteur Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55113 The Project: New Hope Fire Station ; Civic Center Park City of New Hope The Architect: Bernard Herman Architects, Inc. 4825 Olson Memorial Highway Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422 The Owner and the Contractor agree as set forth below. in the year of nineteen Copyright 1915, 1918, 1925, 1937, 1951, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1967, 1974, m 1977 by the American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20006. Reproduction of the material herein or substantial quotation of its provisions without permission of the AIA violates the copyright laws of the United States and will be subject to legal prosecution. 1 ARTICLE 1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, the Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), the Drawings, the Specifications, all Addenda issued prior to and all Modifications issued after exe- cution of this Agreement. These form the Contract, and all are as fully a part of the Contract as if attached to this Agreement or repeated herein. An enumeration of the Contract Documents appears in Article 7. ARTICLE 2 THE WORK The Contractor shall perform all the Work required by the Contract Documents for .(Here insert the caption descriptive of the Work as used on other Contract Documents.) Construction of a fire station building with partial second floor and basement, including related site work and general, electrical and mechanical construction work all in accordance with the construction documents dated June 28, 1990 and as indicated in Article 7, Item 6 of this Agr ARTICLE 3 TIME Of COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION The Work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced Within 7 days of the executed contract or issuance of a letter of intent from the Owner to the Contractor. and, subject to authorized adjustments, Substantial Completion shall be achieved not later than (Here insert any special provisions for liquidated damages relating to failure to complete on time.) a ARTICLE 4 CONTRACT SUM The Owner shall pay the Contractor in current funds for the performance of the Work, subject to additions and deductions by Change Order as provided in the Contract Documents, the Contract Sum of one Million Six Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Three Hundred and 00/0000,Dol 00.00) The Contract Sum is determined as follows: (State here the base bid or other lump sum amount, accepted alternates, and unit prices, as applicable.) The Contract Sum is based On a bid proposal received on July 24, 1990 comprising $1,099,700.00 for General Construction, $400,000.00 for Mechanical Construction and $129,600.00 for Electrical Construction. ARTICLE 5 PROGRESS PAYMENTS Based upon Applications for Payment submitted to the Architect by the Contractor and Certificates for Payment issued by the Architect, the Owner shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Sum da of the month ontra as as v i d ed in the Contract Documents for the period ending the last y Not later than ten (10) days following the end of the period covered by the Application for Payment ninety five percent ( 95 %) of the portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to labor, materials and equipment incorporated in the Work and ninety five percent ( 95 %) of the portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to materials and equipment suitably stored at the site or at some other location agreed upon in writing, for the period covered by the Application for Payment, less the aggregate of previous payments made by the Owner; and upon Substantial Completion of the entire Work, a sum sufficient to increase the total payments to One hundred percent (100 %) of the Contract Sum, less such amounts as the Architect shall determine for all incomplete Work and unsettled claims as provided in the Contract Documents. (it not covered elsewhere in the Contract Documents, here insert any provision for limiting or reducing the amount retained after the Work reaches a certain stage of completion.) Payments due and unpaid under the Contract Documents shall bear interest from the date payment is due at the rate entered below, or in the absence thereof, at the legal rate prevailing at the place of the Project. (Here insert any rate of interest agreed upon.) \ rY su taws and requirements under the federal Truth in Lending Act, similar state and local consumer credit laws and other regulations at the Owner's a ( and Contractor's principal places of business, the location of the Project and elsewhere may affect the validity of this provision. Specific legal advice shout be obtained with respect to deletion, modification, or other requirements such as written disclosures or waivers.) AtA DOCUMENT A101 OWNER- CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT ELEVENTH EDITION JUNE 1977 AIA® -- -_ w e 9 r r. f t ARTICLE 6 FINAL PAYMENT Final payment, constituting the entire unpaid balance of the Contract Sum, shall be paid by the Owner to the Contractor when the Work has been completed, the Contract fully performed, and a final Certificate for Payment has been issued by the Architect. ARTICLE 7 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 7.1 Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in the Conditions of the Contract shall have the meanings designated in those Conditions. 7.2 The Contract Documents, which constitute the entire agreement between the Owner and the Contractor, are listed in Article 1 and, except for Modifications issued after execution of this Agreement, are enumerated as follows: and be low afA greement,,eCondittions �� nu b tr ar ct l (General, es o and cases and applicable Conditions), t the Drawings, th specifications, and any Addenda all a ccepted showing pap or 1. Bid Proposal submitted by Sheehy Construction Company on July 24, 1990 in the amount of $1,629,300.00. 2. Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor, AIA Document A101, 1977 Edition. 3. General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA Document A201, 1976 Edition. 4. Drawing Sheets Al through A22, dated June 28, 1990, Structural Sheets S1 through S6, dated June 25, 1990, Mechanical Sheets M1 through M10 dated June 25, 1990 and El through E8 dated June 25, 1990. 5. Specification dated July 28, 1990 6. Addendum No. 1, dated July 12, 1990, Addendum No. 2, dated July 18, 1990, and Addendum No. 3, dated July 23, 1990. This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above. A 9 CONTRACTOR Michael D. Sheehy, Preside /Owner AIA DOCUMENT A101 • OWNER- CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT ELEVENTH EDITION . JUNE 1977 • 'AIA* _, . „ [T . [ . n�•�, rc�r[ 1-11 vnvK � q, tA IAIA Gutur-TnN n r ,pr, A101 -1977 4 `ail II �p Bond No. 400 HY 2656 AIA Document A312 Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable. CONTRACTOR (Name and Address): SHEEHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 360 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55113 OWNER (Name and Address): CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428 SURETY (Name and Principal Place of Business): ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Date: AUGUST 17, 1990 ($1,629,300.00) Amount: ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY -NINE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND N01100 Description (Name and Location): NEW HOPE FIRE STATION, CIVIC CENTER PARK, NEW HOPE, MN BOND Date (Not earlier than Construction Contract Date): AUGUST 31, 1990 ($1,629,300.00) Amount: ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY –NINE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND N01100 Modifications to this Bond: RiNone ❑ See Page 3 CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL NO SEAL Company: ' Corporate Seal) SHEEHY C N UCTIO P4NY SURETY Signature: l ; Name and Title: Michael D. Sheehy President (Any additional signatures appear on pa 3) (FOR INFORMATION ONLY —Name, Address and Telephone) AGENT or BROKER: OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE (Architect, Engineer or other party): AIA DOCUMENT A312 • PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. - AIA 0 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE_ N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312 -1984 1 THIRD PRINTING • MARCH 1987 I The Contractor and the Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner for the performance of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference. 2 If the Contractor performs the Construction Contract, the Surety and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except to participate in conferences as provided in Subparagraph 3.1. 3 If there is no Owner Default, the Surety's obligation under this Bond shall arise after: 3.1 The Owner has notified the Contractor and the Surety at its address described in Paragraph 10 below that the Owner is considering declaring a Contractor Default and has requested and attempted to arrange a conference with the Contractor and the Surety to be held not later than fifteen days after receipt of such notice to discuss methods of performing the Construc- tion Contract. If the Owner, the Contractor and the Surety agree, the Contractor shall be allowed a reason- able time to perform the Construction Contract, but such an agreement shall not waive the Owner's right, if any, subsequently to declare a Contractor Default; and 3.2 The Owner has declared a Contractor Default and formally terminated the Contractor's right to complete the contract. Such Contractor Default shall not be de- clared earlier than twenty days after the Contractor and the Surety have received notice as provided in Sub- paragraph 3.1; and 3.3 The Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the Contract Price to the Surety in accordance with the terms of the Construction Contract or to a contractor selected to perform the Construction Contract in accor- dance with the terms of the contract with the Owner. 4 When the Owner has satisfied the conditions of Para- graph 3, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's ex- pense take one of the following actions: 4.1 Arrange for the Contractor, with consent of the Owner, to perform and complete the Construction Contract; or 4.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construc- tion Contract itself, through its agents or through inde- pendent contractors; or 4.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified contractors acceptable to the Owner for a contract for performance and completion of the Con- struction Contract, arrange for a contract to be pre- pared for execution by the Owner and the contractor selected with the Owner's concurrence, to be secured with performance and payment bonds executed by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on the Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of damages as described in Paragraph 6 in ex- cess of the Balance of the Contract Price incurred by the Owner resulting from the Contractor's default; or 4.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for completion, or obtain a new contractor and with reasonable promptness under the circumstances: .1 After investigation, determine the amount for which it may be liable to the Owner and, as soon as practicable after the amount is deter- mined, tender payment therefor to the Owner; or .2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the Owner citing reasons therefor. 5 If the Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 4 with reasonable promptness, the Surety shall be deemed to be in default on this Bond fifteen days after receipt of an additional written notice from the Owner to the Surety demanding that the Surety perform its obligations under this Bond, and the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the Owner. If the Surety proceeds as provided in Subparagraph 4.4, and the Owner refuses the payment tendered or the Surety has denied liability, in whole or in part, without further notice the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the Owner. 6 After the Owner has terminated the Contractor's right to complete the Construction Contract, and if the Surety elects to act under Subparagraph 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3 above, then the responsibilities of the Surety to the Owner shall not be greater than those of the Contractor under the Construction Contract, and the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be greater than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. To the limit of the amount of this Bond, but subject to commitment by the Owner of the Balance of the Contract Price to mitigation of costs and damages on the Construction Contract, the Sure- ty is obligated without duplication for: 6.1 The responsibilities of the Contractor for correc- tion of defective work and completion of the Construc- tion Contract; 6.2 Additional legal, design professional and delay costs resulting from the Contractor's Default, and re- sulting from the actions or failure to act of the Surety under Paragraph 4; and 6.3 Liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are specified in the Construction Contract, actual dam- ages caused by delayed performance or non- perfor- mance of the Contractor. 7 The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Con- struction Contract, and the Balance of the Contract Price shall not be reduced or set off on account of any such unrelated obligations. No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to any person or entity other than the Owner or its heirs, executors, administrators or successors. 8 The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, includ- ing changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase orders and other obliga- tions. 9 Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction in the location in which the work or part of the work is located and shall be instituted within two years after Contractor Default or within two years after the Contractor ceased working or within two years after the Surety refuses or fails to perform its obligations under this Bond, whichever oc- curs first. If the provisions of this Paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of limitation avail- AIIA DOCUMENT A312 • PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. • AIA THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., �N`ASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312-1984 2 THIRD PRINTING ® MARCH 1987 able to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable. 10 Notice to the Surety, the Owner or the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address shown on the sig- nature page. 11 When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions con- forming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. The intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. 12.1 Balance of the Contract Price: The total amount payable by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract after all proper adjustments have been made, including allowance to the Con- tractor of any amounts received or to be received by the Owner in settlement of insurance or other claims for damages to which the Contractor is entitled, re- duced by all valid and proper payments made to or on behalf of the Contractor under the Construction Con- tract. 12.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and the Contractor identified on the sig- nature page, including all Contract Documents and changes thereto. 12.3 Contractor Default: Failure of the Contractor, which has neither been remedied nor waived, to per- form or otherwise to comply with the terms of the Construction Contract. 12.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has neither been remedied nor waived, to pay the Con- tractor as required by the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the other terms thereof. (Space is provided below for additional signatures of added parties, other than those appearing on the cover page.) CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY Company: (Corporate Seal) Company: (Corporate Seal) Signature: Name and Title: Address: Signature: Name and Title: Address: AIA DOCUMENT A312 - PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. • AIA 9 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312 -1984 3 THIRD PRINTING ® MARCH 1987 A/A Document A312 fi. Bond No. 400 HY 2656 Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable. CONTRACTOR (Name and Address): SHEEHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 360 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55113 OWNER (Name and Address): CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428 SURETY (Name and Principal Place of Business): ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Date: AUGUST 17, 1990 ($1,629,300.00) Amount: ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY –NINE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND N01100 Description (Name and Location): NEW HOPE FIRE STATION, CIVIC CENTER PARK, NEW HOPE, MN BOND Date (Not earlier than Construction Contract Date): AUGUST 31, 1990 ($1,629,300.00) Amount: ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY –NINE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND N01100 Modifications to this Bond: xil None ❑ See Page 6 CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL NO SEAL Company: rporate Seal) SHEEHY CON1TR6CV10 C MP3 .' Signature: Name and Title: Michael D. Sheehy President (Any additional signatures appear on page G 10' (FOR INFORMATION ONLY —Name, AGENT or BROKER: and Telephone) OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE (Architect, Engineer or other party): AIA DOCUMENT A312 • PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. , AIA THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312-1984 4 THIRD PRINTING a MARCH 1987 1 The Contractor and the Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner to pay for labor, materials and equipment furnished for use in the perfor- mance of the Construction Contract, which is incorpo- rated herein by reference. 2 With respect to the Owner, this obligation shall be null and void if the Contractor: 2.1 Promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due Claimants, and 2.2 Defends, indemnifies and holds harmless the Owner from claims, demands, liens or suits by any person or entity whose claim, demand, lien or suit is for the payment for labor, materials or equipment fur- nished for use in the performance of the Construction Contract, provided the Owner has promptly notified the Contractor and the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) of any claims, demands, liens or suits and tendered defense of such claims, demands, liens or suits to the Contractor and the Surety, and provided there is no Owner Default. 3 With respect to Claimants, this obligation shall be null and void if the Contractor promptly makes pay- ment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due. 4 The Surety shall have no obligation to Claimants under this Bond until: 4.1 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct contract with the Contractor have given notice to the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and, with substantial accuracy, the amount of the claim. 4.2 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with the Contractor: .1 Have furnished written notice to the Con- tractor and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, within 90 days after having last performed labor or last furnished materials or equipment included in the claim stating, with substantial accuracy, the amount of the claim and the name of the party to whom the materials were furnished or supplied or for whom the labor was done or performed; and .2 Have either received a rejection in whole or in part from the Contractor, or not received within 30 days of furnishing the above no- tice any communication from the Contractor by which the Contractor has indicated the claim will be paid directly or indirectly; and .3 Not having been paid within the above 30 days, have sent a written notice to the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and enclosing a copy of the previous written notice furnished to the Contractor. 5 If a notice required by Paragraph 4 is given by the Owner to the Contractor or to the Surety, that is suffi- cient compliance. 6 When the Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 4, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense take the following actions: 6.1 Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to the Owner, within 45 days after receipt of the claim, stating the amounts that are undisputed and the basis for challenging any amounts that are disputed. 6.2 Pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed amounts. 7 The Surety's total obligation shall not exceed the amount of this Bond, and the amount of this Bond shall be credited for any payments made in good faith by the Surety. 8 Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract shall be used for the perfor- mance of the Construction Contract and to satisfy claims, if any, under any Construction Performance Bond. By the Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond, they agree that all funds earned by the Contractor in the performance of the Construction Contract are dedicated to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and the Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner's prior- ity to use the funds for the completion of the work. 9 The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelat- ed to the Construction Contract. The Owner shall not be liable for payment of any costs or expenses of any Claim- ant under this Bond, and shall have under this Bond no obli- gations to make payments to, give notices on behalf of, or otherwise have obligations to Claimants under this Bond. 10 The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase orders and other obligations. 11 No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under this Bond other than in a court of competent juris- diction in the location in which the work or part of the work is located or after the expiration of one year from the date (1) on which the Claimant gave the notice required by Subparagraph 4.1 or Clause 4.2.3, or (2) on which the last labor or service was performed by anyone or the last mate- rials or equipment were furnished by anyone under the Con- struction Contract, whichever of (1) or (2) first occurs. If the provisions of this Paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of limitation available to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable. 12 Notice to the Surety, the Owner or the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address shown on the signature page. Actual receipt of notice by Surety, the Owner or the Contractor, however accomplished, shall be sufficient compliance as of the date received at the address shown on the signature page. 13 When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions con- forming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. The intent is that this AIA DOCUMENT A312 • PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. ® AIA© THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312 -1984 5 THIRD PRINTING • MARCH 1987 Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. 14 Upon request by any person or entity appearing to be a potential beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor shall promptly furnish a copy of this Bond or shall permit a copy to be made. 15 DEFINITIONS 15.1 Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct contract with the Contractor or with a subcontractor of the Contractor to furnish labor, materials or equip- ment for use in the performance of the Contract. The intent of this Bond shall be to include without limita- tion in the terms "labor, materials or equipment" that part of water, gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental equipment used in the MODIFICATIONS TO THIS BOND ARE AS FOLLOWS: Construction Contract, architectural and engineering services required for performance of the work of the Contractor and the Contractor's subcontractors, and all other items for which a mechanic's lien may be asserted in the jurisdiction where the labor, materials or equipment were furnished. 15.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and the Contractor identified on the sig- nature page, including all Contract Documents and changes thereto. 15.3 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has neither been remedied nor waived, to pay the Con- tractor as required by the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the other terms thereof. (Space is provided below for additional signatures of added parties, other than those appearing on the cover page.) CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY Company: (Corporate Seal) Company: (Corporate Seal) Signature: Name and Title: Address: Signature: Name and Title: Address: AIA DOCUMENT A312 - PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. • AIA C THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312 -1984 6 THIRD PRINTING • MARCH 1987 MEW ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY CERTIFICATE OF PrOPert IrSUrarj 385 Washin ton Street, St Paul, Minnesota 55102 AUTHORITY NO. 9 For verification of the authenticity of this Power of Attorney, you may telephonetoll free 1-800-328-2189andask for 132604 6 the Power of Attorney Clerk, Please refer to the Certificate of Authority No. and the named individual(s). GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY ® CERTIFIED COPY (Original on File at Home Office of Company. See Certification.) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS- That St, Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, having its principal office in the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, does hereby constitute and appoint : Jack Cedarleaf, Jinrffy G. Cedarleaf, R. J. Larsen, D. R. Dougherty, Jack Cedarleaf II, E. Lange, Christine M. Hansen, individually, St. Paul, Minnesota its true and lawful attorneys) -in-fact to execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as surety, any and all bonds and under takings, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, which are or maybe allowed, required or permitted by law, statute, rule, regulation, contract or otherwise, NOT TO EXCEED IN PENALTY THE SUM OF TWENTY FIVE MILLION ($25,000,000) EACH and the execution of all such instrument(s) in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon said St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, as fully and amply, to all intents and purposes, as if the same had been duly executed and acknowledged by its regularly elected officers at its principal office. This Power of Attorney is executed, and may be certified to and may be revoked, pursuant to and by authority of Article V,-Section 6(C), of the By-Laws adopted by the Board of Directors of ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting called and held on the 23rd day of January, 1970, of which the following is ',a true transcript of said Section 6(C): "The President or any Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Secretary or Resident Secretary shall have power and authority (1) To appoint Attorneys-in-fact, and to authorize them to execute on behalf of ithe Company, and attach the Seat of the Company thereto, bonds and undertakings, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and (2) To appoint special Attorneys-in-fact, who are hereby authorized to certify to copies of any power-of-attorney issued in pursuance of this section and/or any of the By-Laws of the Company, and (3) To remove, at any time, any such Attorney-irr-fact or Special Attorney-in-fact and revoke the authority given him." Further, this Power of Attorney is signed and seated by facsimile pursuant to resolution of the Board of Directors of said Company adopted at a meeting duly called and held on the 6th day of May 1959, of which the following is a true excerpt-, "Now therefore the signatures of such officers and the seal of the Company may be affixed to any such power of attorney or any certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any such power of attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signatures or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company and any such power so executed and certified by facsimile signatures and facsimile seat shall be valid and binding upon the Company in the future with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached." IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company has caused this instrument to be signed and its corpora te seal to be affixed by its authorized officer, this Ist day of March, A,D. 1984. ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY STATE OF MINNESOTA 55 V) County of Ramsey ss. Vice �P,.ident On this 9th day of March 19 89 before me came the individual who executed the preceding instrument, to me personally known, and, being by me duly sworn, said that he/she is the therein described and authorized officer of St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company; that the seal affixed to said instrument is the Corporate Seal of said Company; that the said Corporate Seal and his/her signature were duly affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said Company. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set, my hand and affixed my Official Seal, at the city of St, Paul, Minnesota, the day and year first above written. X cou MARY C. STEMPER, Notary Public, Ramsey County, MN My Commission Expires November 1, 1990 CERTIFICATION ill force and effect. WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this — day of August _, 19 90 IN EXCESS OF THE PENALTY AMOUNT STATED ABOVE IS ),A, 'HI? r of ✓OID AND WITHOUT ANY VALIDITY. In Lob6N STATE OF COUNTY OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ATTORNEY-IN-FACT Minnesota Rams I ss. On this 31st day of August 19 90 , before me, a Notary Public, within and for said County and State, personally appeared Jack Cedarleaf II to me personally known, and known to me to be the Attorney -in -Fact of and for the ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Saint Paul, Minnesota, a corporation, created, organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Minnesota, upon oath did say that the corporate seal affixed to the attached instrument is the seal of the said Company; that the seal was affixed and the said instrument was executed by the authority of its Board of �y�rc acknowledge that he /she executed the said instrument as the free act and deed of said Compan iaf'NE IM, HANSEN NTY Notary Public My Corn si rl s�/ ` 60111misSiun Aires .�._., Au gust 19, 1992 11072 Rev. 4 -85 Printed in U.S.A. 1005— Aclnrowled¢ment by Corporation or Association. (Revised 1917) Miller -Davis Co., Minneapolis, Minn. &taste of ... ... ...... Minnesota ........ 31st day o August 90 O On . this... . .. ...... ........ ...........19............ County of .......... . Ramsey ............................) before 7ne appeared . ............................... to me personally known, who, being' by m.e duly sworn, did say that......... President ... ........................................................................................................................................ ............................... Directors and acknowledfded said instrument to be (IS no seal, so state, and strike out above as to corporate seal) and that said instrument was executed in behalf of said corporation by authority Michael D. Sheehy . he ...... ................. is ........,..... ................the............ of .............................. Sheehy...Construction ...Company ................ ................. a corporation, ts>zsii3�ir�37x�rlI, ........ ............................... NO SEAL .. ...................................................................... ............................... .............................. . ............... ..................................... ,.................. ......... ................. ..... �amazac�ae on NOTARY PUBLIC— MINNESUTA WASHINGTON COON y My comro�sstor expir$s b-$ -93 of its Board of that said .................... ................................................. .n cnae-L li. Sheehy..................... .......... _. the free ac and deed of said rorporation. , _..:. Xotary Pubtic. L L!�4���?c" ... ....Cou.nty, My commission expires .... ... �..... ... ...... ...... THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS Bond No. 400 HY 2656 AIA Document A312 - It 0 ;1 Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable. CONTRACTOR (Name and Address): SHEEHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 360 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55113 OWNER (Name and Address): CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428 SURETY (Name and Principal Place of Business): ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Date: AUGUST 17, 1990 ($1,629,300.00) SAND, THREE HUNDRED AND NO /100 Amount: ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY —NINE THOU Description (Name and Location): NEW HOPE FIRE STATION, CIVIC CENTER PARK, NEW HOPE, MN BOND Date (Not earlier than Construction Contract Date): AUGUST 31, 1990 ($1,629,300.00) Amount: ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY —NINE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND N01100 Modifications to this Bond: ki None ❑ See Page 3 SURETY Company: (Corporate Seal) ST. PAUL FIRE_, MARINE INSU CE COMPANY Signature -- Name a itle: Jack Cedarlea I Attorney— act (Any additional signatures appear on page (FOR INFORMATION ONLY -- Name, A AGENT or BROKER: and Telephone) OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE (Architect, Engineer or other party): AIA DOCUMENT A312 • PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. • AIA n THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312 -1984 1 THIRD PRINTING • MARCH 1987 I The Contractor and the Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner for the performance of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference. 2 If the Contractor performs the Construction Contract, the Surety and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except to participate in conferences as provided in Subparagraph 3.1. 3 If there is no Owner Default, the Surety's obligation under this Bond shall arise after: 3.1 The Owner has notified the Contractor and the Surety at its address described in Paragraph 10 below that the Owner is considering declaring a Contractor Default and has requested and attempted to arrange a conference with the Contractor and the Surety to be held not later than fifteen days after receipt of such notice to discuss methods of performing the Construc- tion Contract. If the Owner, the Contractor and the Surety agree, the Contractor shall be allowed a reason- able time to perform the Construction Contract, but such an agreement shall not waive the Owner's right, if any, subsequently to declare a Contractor Default; and 3.2 The Owner has declared a Contractor Default and formally terminated the Contractor's right to complete the contract. Such Contractor Default shall not be de- clared earlier than twenty days after the Contractor and the Surety have received notice as provided in Sub- paragraph 3.1; and 3.3 The Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the Contract Price to the Surety in accordance with the terms of the Construction Contract or to a contractor selected to perform the Construction Contract in accor- dance with the terms of the contract with the Owner. 4 When the Owner has satisfied the conditions of Para- graph 3, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's ex- pense take one of the following actions: 4.1 Arrange for the Contractor, with consent of the Owner, to perform and complete the Construction Contract; or 4.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construc- tion Contract itself, through its agents or through inde- pendent contractors; or 4.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified contractors acceptable to the Owner for a contract for performance and completion of the Con- struction Contract, arrange for a contract to be pre- pared for execution by the Owner and the contractor selected with the Owner's concurrence, to be secured with performance and payment bonds executed by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on the Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of damages as described in Paragraph 6 in ex- cess of the Balance of the Contract Price incurred by the Owner resulting from the Contractor's default; or 4.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for completion, or obtain a new contractor and with reasonable promptness under the circumstances: 1 After investigation, determine the amount for which it may be liable to the Owner and, as soon as practicable after the amount is deter- mined, tender payment therefor to the Owner; or .2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the Owner citing reasons therefor. 5 If the Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 4 with reasonable promptness, the Surety shall be deemed to be in default on this Bond fifteen days after receipt of an additional written notice from the Owner to the Surety demanding that the Surety perform its obligations under this Bond, and the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the Owner. If the Surety proceeds as provided in Subparagraph 4.4, and the Owner refuses the payment tendered or the Surety has denied liability, in whole or in part, without further notice the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the Owner. 6 After the Owner has terminated the Contractor's right to complete the Construction Contract, and if the Surety elects to act under Subparagraph 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3 above, then the responsibilities of the Surety to the Owner shall not be greater than those of the Contractor under the Construction Contract, and the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be greater than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. To the limit of the amount of this Bond, but subject to commitment by the Owner of the Balance of the Contract Price to mitigation of costs and damages on the Construction Contract, the Sure- ty is obligated without duplication for: 6.1 The responsibilities of the Contractor for correc- tion of defective work and completion of the Construc- tion Contract; 6.2 Additional legal, design professional and delay costs resulting from the Contractor's Default, and re- sulting from the actions or failure to act of the Surety under Paragraph 4; and 6.3 Liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are specified in the Construction Contract, actual dam- ages caused by delayed performance or non- perfor- mance of the Contractor. 7 The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Con- struction Contract, and the Balance of the Contract Price shall not be reduced or set off on account of any such unrelated obligations. No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to any person or entity other than the Owner or its heirs, executors, administrators or successors. 8 The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, includ- ing changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase orders and other obliga- tions. 9 Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction in the location in which the work or part of the work is located and shall be instituted within two years after Contractor Default or within two years after the Contractor ceased working or within two years after the Surety refuses or fails to perform its obligations under this Bond, whichever oc- curs first. If the provisions of this Paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of limitation avail- AIA DOCUMENT A312 - PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND - DECEMBER 1984 ED. - AIA 4t' THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312 -1984 2 THIRD PRINTING - MARCH 1987 able to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable. 10 Notice to the Surety, the Owner or the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address shown on the sig- nature page. 11 When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions con- forming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. The intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. 12 DEFINITIONS 12.1 Balance of the Contract Price: The total amount payable by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract after all proper adjustments have been made, including allowance to the Con- MODIFICATIONS TO THIS BOND ARE AS FOLLOWS: tractor of any amounts received or to be received by the Owner in settlement of insurance or other claims for damages to which the Contractor is entitled, re- duced by all valid and proper payments made to or on behalf of the Contractor under the Construction Con- tract. 12.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and the Contractor identified on the sig- nature page, including all Contract Documents and changes thereto. 12.3 Contractor Default: Failure of the Contractor, which has neither been remedied nor waived, to per- form or otherwise to comply with the terms of the Construction Contract. 12.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has neither been remedied nor waived, to pay the Con- tractor as required by the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the other terms thereof. (Space is provided below for additional signatures of added parties, other than those appearing on the cover page.) CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY Company: (Corporate Seal) Company: (Corporate Seal) Signature: Name and Title: Address: Signature: Name and Title: Address: AIA DOCUMENT A312 • PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. • AIA THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312 -1984 3 THIRD PRINTING • MARCH 1987 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS N 1 I A/A Document A312 Bond No. 400 HY 2656 Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable. CONTRACTOR (Name and Address): SHEEHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 360 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55113 OWNER (Name and Address): CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428 SURETY (Name and Principal Place of Business): ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Date: AUGUST 17, 1990 ($1,629,300.00) Amount: ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY -NINE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND N01100 Description (Name and Location): NEW HOPE FIRE STATION, CIVIC CENTER PARK, NEW HOPE, MN BOND Date (Not earlier than Construction Contract Date): AUGUST 31, 1990 ($1,629,300.00) Amount: ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY -NINE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND N01100 Modifications to this Bond: xj1 None El See Page 6 CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL NO SEAL Company:* Corporate Seal) SHEEHY COttIS TION C PAN SURETY Signature: - Name and Title: Michael D. Sheehy President (Any additional signatures appear on page 6 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY —Name, Address and Telephone) AGENT or BROKER: OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE (Architect, Engineer or other party): AIA DOCUMENT A312 - PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND - DECEMBER 1984 ED. • AIA THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312 -1984 4 THIRD PRINTING - MARCH 1987 1 The Contractor and the Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner to pay for labor, materials and equipment furnished. for use in the perfor- mance of the Construction Contract, which is incorpo- rated herein by reference. 2 With respect to the Owner, this obligation shall be null and void if the Contractor: 2.1 Promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due Claimants, and 2.2 Defends, indemnifies and holds harmless the Owner from claims, demands, liens or suits by any person or entity whose claim, demand, lien or suit is for the payment for labor, materials or equipment fur- nished for use in the performance of the Construction Contract, provided the Owner has promptly notified the Contractor and the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) of any claims, demands, liens or suits and tendered defense of such claims, demands, liens or suits to the Contractor and the Surety, and provided there is no Owner Default. 3 With respect to Claimants, this obligation shall be null and void if the Contractor promptly makes pay- ment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due. 4 The Surety shall have no obligation to Claimants under this Bond until: 4.1 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct contract with the Contractor have given notice to the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and, with substantial accuracy, the amount of the claim. 4.2 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with the Contractor: .1 Have furnished written notice to the Con- tractor and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, within 90 days after having last performed labor or last furnished materials or equipment included in the claim stating, with substantial accuracy, the amount of the claim and the name of the party to whom the materials were furnished or supplied or for whom the labor was done or performed; and .2 Have either received a rejection in whole or in part from the Contractor, or not received within 30 days of furnishing the above no- tice any communication from the Contractor by which the Contractor has indicated the claim will be paid directly or indirectly; and .3 Not having been paid within the above 30 days, have sent a written notice to the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and enclosing a copy of the previous written notice furnished to the Contractor. 5 If a notice required by Paragraph 4 is given by the Owner to the Contractor or to the Surety, that is suffi- cient compliance. 6 When the Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 4, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense take the following actions: 6.1 Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to the Owner, within 45 days after receipt of the claim, stating the amounts that are undisputed and the basis for challenging any amounts that are disputed. 6.2 Pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed amounts. 7 The Surety's total obligation shall not exceed the amount of this Bond, and the amount of this Bond shall be credited for any payments made in good faith by the Surety. 8 Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract shall be used for the perfor- mance of the Construction Contract and to satisfy claims, if any, under any Construction Performance Bond. By the Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond, they agree that all funds earned by the Contractor in the performance of the Construction Contract are dedicated to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and the Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner's prior- ity to use the funds for the completion of the work. 9 The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelat- ed to the Construction Contract. The Owner shall not be liable for payment of any costs or expenses of any Claim- ant under this Bond, and shall have under this Bond no obli- gations to make payments to, give notices on behalf of, or otherwise have obligations to Claimants under this Bond. 10 The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase orders and other obligations. 11 No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under this Bond other than in a court of competent juris- diction in the location in which the work or part of the work is located or after the expiration of one year from the date (1) on which the Claimant gave the notice required by Subparagraph 4.1 or Clause 4.2.3, or (2) on which the last labor or service was performed by anyone or the last mate- rials or equipment were furnished by anyone under the Con- struction Contract, whichever of (1) or (2) first occurs. if the provisions of this Paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of limitation available to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable. 12 Notice to the Surety, the Owner or the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address shown on the signature page. Actual receipt of notice by Surety, the Owner or the Contractor, however accomplished, shall be sufficient compliance as of the date received at the address shown on the signature page. 13 When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions con- forming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. The intent is that this AIA DOCUMENT A312 • PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. • AIA® THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A3124984 5 THIRD PRINTING • MARCH 1987 Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. 14 Upon request by any person or entity appearing to be a potential beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor shall promptly furnish a copy of this Bond or shall permit a copy to be made. 15 DEFINITIONS 15.1 Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct contract with the Contractor or with a subcontractor of the Contractor to furnish labor, materials or equip- ment for use in the performance of the Contract. The intent of this Bond shall be to include without limita- tion in the terms "labor, materials or equipment" that part of water, gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental equipment used in the MODIFICATIONS TO THIS BOND ARE AS FOLLOWS: Construction Contract, architectural and engineering services required for performance of the work of the Contractor and the Contractor's subcontractors, and all other items for which a mechanic's lien may be asserted in the jurisdiction where the labor, materials or equipment were furnished. 15.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and the Contractor identified on the sig- nature page, including all Contract Documents and changes thereto. 15.3 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has neither been remedied nor waived, to pay the Con- tractor as required by the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the other terms thereof. (Space is provided below for additional signatures of added parties, other than those appearing on the cover page.) CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY Company: (Corporate Seal) Company: (Corporate Seal) Signature: Name and Title: Address: Signature: Name and Title: Address: AIA DOCUMENT A312 • PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND • DECEMBER 1984 ED. • AIA C?) THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 A312 -1984 6 THIRD PRINTING • MARCH 1987 Is ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ATTORNEY -IN -FACT InsuranY 'Laknliy STATE OF Minnesota COUNTY OF Ravisey ss. On this 31st day of August 19 90 , before me, a Notary Public, within and for said County and State, personally appeared Jack Cedarleaf IT to me personally known, and known to me to be the Attorney -in -Fact of and for the ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Saint Paul, Minnesota, a corporation, created, organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Minnesota, upon oath did say that the corporate seal affixed to the attached instrument is t .°°�• that the seal was affixed and the said instrument was executed by the authority of its Board of Dlr a;i�!£ acknowled that he/she execu he said instrument as the free act and deed of said Compa y. %`' ,' °' NOIARY PVOLiCl' MiNFNJES(.1A 1 1 � �t�?3ISEY COUNTY ted - M Colnrn es Notary Public My Co issio ° es Au us1 19, 1992 11072 Rev, 4 -85 Printed in U.S.A. 1005 — Acknowledgment by Corporation or Association. (Revised 1937) Miller -Davie Co., Minneapolis, Minn° &taste of ........... a.ova ................. tss. On this .......... -day of......... ..... ...........I9...���.. C ounty of ........... i S: fir .......................... J before me appeared ...... ... ..................... .............� irJaa.e. L. : > ...... �, he. g h yr................... to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that ............ he ............ ..... ...... '.u........ .. ......... ..... the ............ ..................... ................. .................... .................................................... ........ ......................... ........................................ I .... - 1- ..... - ...... ..... of ..............................s e.e.lq...C�zaa .t.ruca. ?'S...Cs trip. ; r..................................................................... ............................... a corporation, ................................................ ............................... ..................... ......... I .................. I.... ia ............. ............................... (If no seal, so state, and strike out above as to corporate seal) and that said instrument was executed in behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of ......... ..........Dir.aci or- ;...... -..; and that said ....... ...................... . ........ --- .......... .... ...... ....... 6 1~ ? ...G ?...... kt l y................... acknowledfed said instrument to be the fre&-a deed of said corporation. OC3 mamazac.1iaelAiCS060n NOIARY PUBLIC — MINNES0IA WASHINGTON COUNTY My commisslor expires 6-8 -93 Xotary Public., 017 cornm,ission C �+ ........ _ ty, ....• w L e .......... ............................... lifflaul ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY CERTIFICATE OF &t IN 385 Washington Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 AUTHORITY NO. For verification of the authenticity of this Power of Attorney, you may telephone toll free 1-800-328-2189 and ask for the Power of Attorney Clerk. Please refer to the Certificate of Authority No, and the named individual(s), 6 (0) 41 3 GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY - CERTIFIED COPY (Original on File at Home iOffice of Company. See Certification.) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, having its principal office in the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, does hereby constitute and appoint: Jack Cedarleaf, Jinyny G. Cedarleaf, R. J. Larsen, D. R. Dougherty, Jack Cedarleaf II, E. Lange, Christine M. Hansen, individually, St. Paul, Minnesota its true and lawful attorney(s)-in-fact to execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as surety, any and all bonds and undertakings, recogn izances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, which are or maybe allowed, required or permitted by law, statute, rule, regulation, contract or otherwise, NOT TO EXCEED IN PENALTY THE SUM OF TWENTY FIVE MILLION ($25,000,000) EACH and the execution of all such instrument(s) in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon said St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, as fully and amply, to all intents and purposes, as if the same had been duly executed and acknowledged by its regularly elected officers at its principal office. This Power of Attorney is executed, and may be certified to and may be revoked, pursuant to and by authority of Article V-SeCti(M 6(C), of the By-Laws adopted by the Board of Directors of ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting called and held on the 23rd day of January, 1970, of which the following is a true transcript of said Section 6(Q� "The President or. any Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Secretary or Resident Secretary shall have power and authority (1) To appoint Attorneys-in-fact, and to authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company, and attach the Seal of the Company thereto, bonds and undertakings, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and (2) To appoint special Attorneys-in-fact, who are hereby authorized to certify to copies of any power-of-attorney issued in pursuance of this section and/or any of the By-Laws of the Company, and (3) To remove, at any time, any such Attorney-in-fact or Special Attorney-in-fact and revoke the authority given him." Further, this Power of Attorney is signed and seated by facsimile pursuant to resolution of the Board of Directors of said Company adopted at a. meeting duly called and held on the 6th day of May, 1959, of which the following is a true excerpt; "Now therefore the signatures of such officers and the seal of the Company may be affixed to any such power of attorney or any certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any such power of attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signatures or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company and any such power so executed and certified by facsimile signatures and facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company, in the future with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached," IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company has caused this instrument to be signed and its � '9 corporate seal to be affixed by its authorized officer, this Ist day of March, A,D. 1984, ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY STATE OF MINNESOTA} ss. County of Ramsey % Vice �Pr.idet 1 1/, # ', A On this 9th day of March 19 89 before me came the individual who executed the preceding instrument, to me personally known, and, being by me duly sworn, said that he/she is the therein described and authorized officer of St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company; that the seal affixed to said instrument is the Corporate Seal of said Company; that the said Corporate Seat and his/her signature were duly affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said Company, IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal, at the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, the day iAL r, and year first above written. Coll MARY C, STEMPER, Notary Public, Ramsey County, MN My Commission Expires November 1, 1990 CERTIFICATION and affidavit and the copy of the Section of the BY-Laws of said Company asset forth in said Power of Attorney, with the ORIGINALS ON FILE IN THE HOME OFFICE OF SAID COMPANY, and that the same are correct transcripts thereof, and of the whole of the said originals, and that tire said Power of Attorney has not been revoked and is now in full force and effect. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 31st day of A ug u s t 19 90 Secretary Only a certified copy of Power of Attorney bearing the Certificate of Authority No. printed in red on the upper right corner is binding, Photocopies, carbon copies or other, reproductions of this document are invalid and not binding upon the Company. ANY INSTRUMENT ISSUED IN EXCESS OF THE PENALTY AMOUNT STATED ABOVE IS TOTALLY VOID AND WITHOUT ANY VALIDITY. 29550 Rev. 8-88 Printed in U,S,A. COVERAGES THIS IS TO CERT THAT POLICIES INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE I#SURjD M,M§D A8DVE FOR THE PULICY PERIOD INDICATED NOTWIT OF HSTANDING �NY REQUIREMEHT TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT UR whoDUCUMENT WI[H RESPECT TO � WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PEKTAIN THE INSURANCE ��FBRDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS EXCLUSIONS/ AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOOK HnY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. CO P0LICY POLICY LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER EFF. DATE EXP. DATE ALL LIMITS IN THOUSANDS GENERAL LIABILITY A (X) COMMERCIAL GEHERAL LI BILI 36COO20230953 05/01/90 05/011'91 NERAL AGGREGATE $2/O O ( } CLAIMS MADE (X) OCCURRENCE PRODUCT-COMP/OPS AGGNEGATE $2 ( ) OWNERS & CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE PERSONAL & ADVERTISING INJURY TOM ( ) EACH OCCURRE#CE $1 l ( ) ! | FIRE DAMAGE (ANY ONE FIRE) $ 1OO � } } MEDICAL EXPENSE (ANY ONE PERSON) $ 5 ---------------------------------- ______---------------------------- ---------- ------------------------------------- AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY A (X) ANY AUTO 36FJ921825CCA 05/01/90 O5/01/91 CSL $1/OOO ( ) ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY ( ) SCHEDULED AUTOS (PER PERSU�) $ ( ) HIKED AUTOS BUDILY INJURY ( ) NON-OWNED AUTOS (PER ACCIDENT) $ | ( ) GARAGE LIABILITY | � PkOPERTY DAMAGE $ _____ -------------------------------- -------------------------------------- _____---------------------------------- EACH EXCESS LIABILITY OCCUkKENCE AbG8EGATE � (X) UMBRELLA FORM I 36XS640248OCA 05/01190 05/ i ( ) OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM | | $5 $5 | i ! _------------------------------------ _-------------------------------------- _________________________ STA0TutY A 4ORKERS' COMPENSATION 36CO20230953C 05/01/90 05/01/91 $ 100 (EACH ACCIDEN7) AND $ 50O (DISEASE-POLILY LIMIT) /EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ! / $ 1OO (DISEASE-EACH EMPLOYEE) i | � . . . ------------------------'------------------------------------------------------------ B| OTHER EXCESS UMBRELLA LIAB | XXK2112921 05101/90 05/01/91 $5 EXCESG OF $5/000 | | � ____________________________________________________________________________________ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIO#S/VEHICLES/RESTRICTIONS/SPECIAL ITEMS FIRE STATION FOR CITY OF #EW HOPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER 1 CANCELLATION CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE - BUILDERS' RISK - INSTALLATION FLOATER This is to certify that the following policies, subject to their terms, conditions and exclusions havebeen issued by the named companies: Project Fire station on t t ue u r,y or iiew t-0p Location Owner Ci fiy of New How, 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope,,_ Minnesota 55428 Contractor � heehl Architect/ Engineer Bernard Construction Co Harman Architects, Inc., 4825 Olson Memorial Highway_, Mpls, W 55422 Insured "See Below Address _360 W. larpentetir, St. Paul, NN 551 The following named policies meet the minimum requirements of the specifications Yes ❑ No ❑ BUILDERS' RISK: Furnished by: Contractor © Owner ❑ Policy No. lvM80221859 Inception Date 6 Expiration Date 6/1/91 Insuring Company Fireman's Fund Address San Francisco California Agent Cedarleaf, Cedarleaf & Cedarleaf, Inc Address P. 0 . Box 64717, St. Paul, NN 55164 Coverage: Policy Form — Completed Value Reporting Form ❑ Pol icy Amount $ 1 629 300 . Peri Is covered: Fire Extended Coverage Vandalism & Malicious Mischief Multiple Perils — All Risk Other 0 ® Deductible Amount $ 1,000. Description Permission for partial occupancy granted Yes (x� NoJ Exceptions �� Named Insured • City of New ope ° eehy Construction Co. and All Tower Tier Contractors INSTALLATION FLOATER: Policy No. Insuring Company Agent Coverage: Policy Limit S� Perils Covered: Exceptions Inception Date Deductible Amount $ Fire & Lightning Extended Coverage Vandalism & Malicious Mischief "All Risk'° Other AGENT CARRIES ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE In the event of cancellation, non - renewal or any material change given to the parties to whom this certificate is issued. Expiration Date Address Address Yes No in the above policies, vAs prior notice will be Dated at St Paul MN o 8/15/90 By 2 6_,� Authorized Insurance Repre tive Construction Industry Cooperative Committee of Minnesota Form C.I.C.C.-702 8.69 INSURED SHEEHY CONSTRUCJIUN UU. 360 Q. LARPENTEUR AVE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA ZIP CODE 55113 COMPANY LETTER 8 FIREMAN'S FUND COMPANY LETTER C COMPANY LETTER D COMPANY LETTER E COVERAGES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED YOTWITHSTANDING ANY REOUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO UHICH THIS NERTIAICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS T CO P CE8TIFICA7E OF lNSURANCE ISSUEUAQ 08/15/99 ����� PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE -- N S ED S A ER 8F INFORMATION ONLY AND C0NFEKS AL RIGH ' THE CE HOLDER. !HIS CERTlFICAlE DOES NUT AMEN8/ �" 360 W. NTEUR AVE. E XTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW, PO BOX 64717 ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA COMMERCIAL GENERAL L LIABILITY 3 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE O5/O1/91 G ZIP CODE 55164 | | ( ) C COMPANY LETTER A ABNA C & S INSURED SHEEHY CONSTRUCJIUN UU. 360 Q. LARPENTEUR AVE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA ZIP CODE 55113 COMPANY LETTER 8 FIREMAN'S FUND COMPANY LETTER C COMPANY LETTER D COMPANY LETTER E COVERAGES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED YOTWITHSTANDING ANY REOUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO UHICH THIS NERTIAICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS T CO P POLICY P POLICY LTR T TYPE OF INSURANCE P POLICY NUMBER E EFF. DATE E EXP. DATE A ALL LIMITS IN THOUSANDS ===================================================================================================== GENERAL LIABILITY Al (X) C COMMERCIAL GENERAL L LIABILITY 3 36CO020230953 0 05101190 O O5/O1/91 G GENERAL AGGKEGATE $ $2,000i ( ( ) C CLAIMS MADE (X) O OCCURRENCE P PRODUCT-COMP/UPS AGGKEGAlE $ $2/00 ( ) O OWNERS & CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE P PERSONAL & ADVERTISING lNJURY T TOOO () EACH O[CUHRENC $ $1 FIRE 8AHAuE (ANY ONE FIRE) $ $ 1OO | | | | � | MEDICAL EXPENSE (ANY ONE PERSON) $ $ 5 ------------------------ --- AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Al (X) ANY AUTO ( ) ALL OWNED AUTOS ( ) SCHEDULED AUTOS ( ) RED AUTOS ( > NON-OWNED AUTOS � ( ) GARAGE LIABILITY �() ------------------------ ------------------------ EXCESS LIABILITY A! (X) L | ( ) OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM A COMPENSATION AND 1EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 36XS640248WCA --------- 36CO2O23O953C ----------�����--���--��--��� 05/01/90 05/01/91 CSL $1 BODILY INJURY BODILY iNjURY (PLR ACCIDENT) $ / PROPERTY � DAMAGE $ --------------------------------------------------- | EACH ! OCCURRENCE AGGREGAlE 05/01/90 05/01/91 ------------------------------ STATUTORY 05/01/90 05/01/91 loc $5 $5 ___________________ ( EACH CC D NT (DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT) (DISEASE-EACH EMPLOYEE) --- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER B | EXCESS UMBRELLA LIA8 XXK2112921 05/01/90 05/01/91 | $5 EXCESS OF $5/000 | | --/--_____--___---------_---__---'---__---___-__----__-----__--------_-__'--___-_---------_____--___ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/RESTRICTIONS/SPECIAL ITEM; FIRE STATION FOR CITY OF NEW HOPE GETE%AL LIABILITY 01{3ID%ES CONTRACTOR'S 000TZIUEOC LIABILITY 101) (J70ZDMDOWS PUBLIC LIABILITY = (BBDAD F011m ================================================================================================ CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION 8�FUK - Eh NEW CITY ! �u - }0 MA S / ," ' " � 4401 TO THE LEFl BUT FAILURE NORTH 1 ! ^'�"'` AVENUE ~'` � ��ri ���� IMPOSE NO O8LlGATIUN OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND NEW HOPE MINNESOTA | | Mx�� .- � ___ZIP_CODE_ | AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE /� 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 Phone: 533 -1521 September 24, 1990 Sheehy Construction Company 360 West Larpenteur Avenue St. Paul, MN 55113 SUBJECT: AGREEMENT Enclosed is a fully executed agreement between the City of New Hope and Sheehy Construction Company. I believe Doug Smith, Fire Chief, provided you with a copy of this contract last week. Your bonding company should be given a copy. agreement to them. Sincerely, Valerie Leone City Clerk enc. Therefore, please forward this Family Styled City For Family living CORRICK LAW OFFICES, P.A. WILLIAM J. CORRICK STEVEN A. SONDRALL, P.A. STEVEN A. SONDRALL MICHAEL R. LAFLEUR MARTIN P. MALECHA WILLIAM C. STRAIT CORRICK & SONDRALL A PARTNERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS LAWYERS 3811 WEST BROADWAY ROBBINSDALE, MINNESOTA 55422 TELEPHONE (612) 533-2241 FAX (612) 533-2243 6 �Jj Lia r t I �ent�eur Av r 41 !,je t st p nk IS it na'clr i On 0 4 4 7 I n - . Hopw Fine v'Gta"'ioin .. .. . .... A A LEGAL ASSISTANTS LAVONNE E. KESKE SHARON D. DERBY HAND DELIVERED 4 - aTA 2*C'�'­�' A, o Z, "I em t A j 3 C. 'ictox S ilabi1L i'tv a n 'r.'i n r� r a 0 r J �L­,, a <'., c ollt ' nmiti6 a riotnwriTed., ocna'er c' ,n t t ri ev inq k"", z S 'U37" 51 C3 C 11'""' & - L c"' r" t' hs' I TL ol'.,.' t i. 1" n c tom n q P 1 ;A s e qet me- One elocumentation w,, ­,oan as f- r I' L e wi 3..:.1. be -exper ienced cm the 'pro` 1 - ."Fi n k" y 0 t'�' Iv C anticipated cooperation. Very truly yours, Sti�ven A. Sondrall New 9olpe Cit zAttorney 'v t cc "T. Donalnslv�? Citv-m� Bernard Herman,, A�rctidtect_- Douig Swith, Fire Chief R na g er COPS fOR AEst. 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 Phone: 533-1521 November 1, 1990 Sheehy Construction 360 West Larpenteur Avenue St. Paul, NN 55113 Fully executed contract documents with your canpany in connection with Project #447, New Hope Fire Facility, are on file at our office. Therefore, I am enclosing the bid security which was submitted with your bid to the City of New Hope for this project. Sincerely, Valerie Leone City Clerk Family Styled City A r�l 0 For Family Living A ,fq 7 edn c l CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE — BUILDERS' RISK — INSTALLATION FLOATER This is to certify that the following policies, subject to their terms, conditions and exclusions havebeen issued by the named companies: Project Fi rP Station for h i ry o New Hope Location ❑ Owner Cit of New Hop 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, Minnesota 55428 Contractor Sheehy Construction Co. Architect/ Engineer Bernard Herman. Architects, Inc., 4825 Olson Memorial Higbway, MT,ls, M 55422 Insured 2 *See Below Address 360 W . Larpenteur, St. Paul, MN 551 The following named policies meet the minimum requirements of the specifications Yes ❑ No ❑ BUILDERS' RISK: Furnished by: Contractor [N Owner ❑ Policy No. =80221859 Inception Date 611/90 Expiration Date 6/1/91 Insuring Company Fireman's Fund Address San Francisco California Agent Cedarleaf, Cedarleaf & Cedarleaf, Inc Address P. 0. Box 64717, St. Paul, MN 55164 Coverage: Policy Form — Completed Value ❑ Reporting Form ❑ Pol icy Amount $ 1 629; 300. Perils covered: Fire Extended Coverage Vandalism & Malicious Mischief Multiple Perils — All Risk Other a FRI ® Deductible Amount Description Ili Permission for partial occupancy granted Yes �- No� Exceptions ^ Named Insured: City of New tope eehy Construction Co. and All Lower Tier Contractors INSTALLATION FLOATER: Policy No. Inception Date Expiration Date Insuring Company Address Agent Address Coverage: Policy Limit $ Deductible Amount $ Perils Covered: Fire & Lightning ❑ Extended Coverage ❑ Vandalism & Malicious Mischief ❑ "All Risk" ❑ Other ❑ Exceptions Yes No AGENT CARRIES ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE :E In the event of cancellation, non - renewal or any material change in the above policies, WakvAs prior notice wi II be given to the parties to whom this certificate is issued. Dated at St Paul MlV on 8/15/90 B Authorized Insurance Repre ive Construction Industry Cooperative Committee of Minnesota Form C.I.C.C.-702 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ISSUED8TE/ O8/15/9V PRODUC ! THI IFI TE IS ISSUE S A M K OF INF �ATION ON AND CUNFERS E ' NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HDLDE0. THIS C�RTIFICATE f�ES NOT AMEND �'' ���UR AVE, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORD�D BY THE �OLICIES BELO�. PO BOX 64717 ST. PAUL/ MI�NESOTA | COMPANIES AFFORDING CUVEKAGE ZIP CODE 55164 i INSURED SHEEHY CONSTRUCTIO# CO. 36O W. LARPENTEUR �VE. ST. PA8L MI#NESOTA COVERAGES IS IFY TH T POLIClES INSURANC LISTEU BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TU THE INSURED �HMED A88V£ FOR THE POLICY ER OD % IC T D OT ITHSTA�DIN NY REQUIREMENT TERM UR C8NDITI0N OF ANY CO#TRACT UR OTHER DOCUMENT �I!H RESPECT T8 WHlCH rrRTI,ICATE ISSUED THE BY ===============================================================c=============�======�==�===========� ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY A (X) WNY AUTO ( ) ALL OWNED AUTOS 36FJ921825CCA 05/O1/9O 05/O1/91 CSL 8ODILY $1 IWJURY ( > SCHEUULED AUTOS ( ) HIRED AUTOS ( ) NON-8�@ED AUTOS | ( ) GARAGE LIADILITY | (PER D8DILY (PE | PROPERTY PERSON) $ INJUKY CCIDENT) $ EALH EXCESS LIABILITY A (X) UMBRELLA F8RM � ( ) OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM 36XS64O248WCA O5/O1/9O O5/O1/91 | � OCCUKRE#CE AGGKEGATE $5 $5 A WORKERS' CDMPENSATION AND |EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY -------------------------------------------------------'----------------`--------------------- 36CO2O23O953C O5/O1/9O / i STATUTORY ! | 1OO (EACH ACCIDENl) $ 5OO (DISEASE-POLICY LIMlT) $ 10O (DlSLASE-EACH EMPLUYEE) B| EXCESS UMBRELLA LIAB ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION 8F OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/RESTKICTIONS/SPECIAL | XXK2112921 O5/O1/9� O5/O1/91 | ITEMS | $5 / EXCESS UF �5 FIRE STATION FOR CITY UF NEW HOPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER CITY OF NEW HOPE #EW HOPE CITY HALL CANCELLATION SHOU D A# T O D S 44O1 XYLON AVENUE #ORTH NEW HOPE/ MINNESOTA ZIP CODE 55428 RIT E # T | i ml | AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE I L" Do lo • The — Sheehy Construction Company is hereby certified 6y the Department of Human Rights, State of Minnesota, as having an affirmative action plan approved by tfw Commissioner. This certification shall extend for two years beginning February 22, 1989 and is subject to revocation or suspension by the Commissioner of Human Rights for failure to make ayoodfaith Ort to implement the affirmative action plan. 7 — 7 Commissioner of Human Rights COUNCIL 1 0101 It Di.-V •. . 9COM Originating Department Manager By: Dan Donahue Approved for Agenda 8-13-90 M Agenda Section Planning & r)P-Vel =n-nt- Item No. 8.4 CONSIDERATION OF AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION FACILITY (PROTECT NO. 447) Bids were opened on July 26th. Twelve bids were received and the low bidder was Sheehy Construction with a bid of $1,629,300. The low bid does not include seamless flooring. A work session was held on August 6th regarding this issue. Alternatives discussed were: 1) reject all bids and rebid the project, 2) reject the low bid as unresponsive, or 3) accept the low bid and obtain separate bids on flooring. The item was continued until this council meeting at which time the City Attorney will make a recommendation. MOTION BY TO: ---1 4, Review: Administration: Finance: RESOLUTION NO. 90-154 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOPE FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENT NO. 447 WHEREAS, the New Hope City Council reviewed the bidding specifications prepared by Bernard Herman Architects, Inc. for construction of a new fire station facility, and WHEREAS, a question was raised regarding an alleged ambiguity concerning a portion of the bidding specifications requiring a special seamless flooring in the apparatus room of the fire station, and WHEREAS, upon review this City Council has determined the bidding specifications are sufficiently definite and precise as to comply with the competitive bidding requirements of the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, and WHEREAS, the bidding specifications expressly prohibited the utilization of oral information for purposes of bid preparation, and WHEREAS, all oral information obtained by any bidder, contractor or subcontractor concerning the seamless flooring specifications should have been disregarded pursuant to the above referenced express prohibition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope as follows: 1. That bids for the construction of New Hope Fire Station Improvement No. 447 were duly opened at the New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, at 10:00 o'clock A.M. on the 26th day of July, 1990, as heretofore authorized by this Council. 2. That advertisement for bids for the construction of said improvement was published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Post, the official newspaper of the City, on the 27th day of June, 1990, and in the Construction Bulletin on the 29th day of June and the 6th day of July, 1990. 3. It is hereby found and determined by this Council that the bid of Sheehy Construction, Inc. for the construction of said project in the amount of $1,629,300.00 is the lowest responsible bid submitted for the construction of said improvement; that Bernard Herman Architects, Inc., Architects for the City, have recommended to this Council the said low bid for the award of the contract for the construction to the designated lowest responsible bidder. 4. The Mayor and Manager are authorized and directed to enter into an.improvement contract for the construction of said improvement in the name of the City with the lowest responsible bidder, subject to the said contractor furnishing a public contractor's surety bond, conditioned as required by law. Adopted by the Council this 13th day of August, 1990. dw. rickson, Mayor Attest: e l Val Leone, 'City Clerk CORRICK & SONDRALL A PARTNERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS LAWYERS 3811 WEST BROADWAY ROBBINSDALE, MINNESOTA 55422 TELEPHONE (612) 533-2241 CORRICK LAW OFFICES, P.A. FAX (612) 533-2243 LEGAL. ASSISTANTS WILLIAM J. CORRICK LAVONNE C. KESKE STEVEN A. SONDRALL, P.A. STEVEN A. SONDRALL MICHAEL R. LAFLEUR MARTIN P. MALECHA WILLIAM C. STRAIT August 10, 1990 Mr. Daniel J. Donahue City Manager City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Re: Contract for Fire Station Our File No. 99.64470 Dear Dan: SHARON D. DERBY This letter is our legal opinion concerning the contract award for the construction of the new fire station. As you know, there is a problem with our bidding specifications concerning a special seamless flooring in the apparatus room. Specifically, the specification did not indicate the quantity of the flooring or its location. The issue before the Council is whether the ambiguity invalidates the competitive bidding procedure. The general rule holds that specifications must be sufficiently definite and precise to afford a basis for bids and they must be free from restrictions the effect of which would be to stifle competition. Duffy v® Village of Princeton 60 N.W.2nd 27 (Minn. 1953) Gale v. City of St. Paul 96 N.W. 2nd 377 (Minn. 1959). In the Gale case, the St. Paul bidding specifications were ambiguous regarding the point of delivery on the purchase of 8,000 tons of burned lime for the water department. Inotherwords, bidders were unclear on the freight rate affecting the total amount of their bid. The court ruled this ambiguity was sufficiently material rendering invalid the contract awarded pursuant to it for failure to comply with the competitive bidding law. I think we have a very similar situation. We have a specification that calls for special flooring but gives no indication regarding the quantity of flooring to be installed or its location. The specifications also prohibit bidders to use Mr. Daniel J. Donahue August 10, 1990 Page 2 oral information received from the owner or its representatives for preparation of the bids. As a result, the specifications require a guess as to the needed amouint and cost of flooring. I think an argument could be made that this ambiguity is material since the uncertainty did affect the final bid amount submitted by the contractors potentially rendor the bidding process and any contract awarded under it invalid. This conclusion would require that all bids be rejected and the project rebid. From a strictly legal point of view this would be the best course to take. In the alternative, we could award the contract to the low bidder and rebid as a separate contract the special flooring portion of the project. By doing this we run the risk of a legal challenge from other unsuccessful bidders. However, defending a legal challenge from an unsuccessful bidder, if any, may be less costly to the City than rebidding the project. Also, I feel we have a legitimate legal basis for awarding the contract to the low bidder. Specifically, the low bidder expressly followed the instructions of our specifications prohibiting use of oral information. Despite the fact that our specifications were unclear about the quantity or location of the special flooring they were very clear about the prohibition against using oral information. As a result, the low bidder ignored the specification section requiring special flooring. The other bidders should have ignored this section as well rather than relying on expressly prohibited oral information concerning the quantity of special flooring required by the specifications. Inotherwords, the bidders should not have included in their bids any amount for special flooring since the bidding specifications gave them no basis upon which to include a cost for said flooring. However, be aware that a disgruntled bidder can be awarded costs, attorneys fees, and expenses for its bid preparation if a court determines our bidding procedure violates the Uniform Municipal Contracting law. In summary, we have two options. One, we can reject all bids and rebid the project or two, we can award the contract to the low bidder and make the special flooring a separate contract and bid it at a later date. very truly yours, Steven A. Sondrall llf 2 REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION PROGRAM PROPOSED FIRE STATION FACILITY CIVIC CENTER PARR #4220 89 -1540 twin city testinq cnmoration 662 CROMWELL AVENUE ST. PAUL, MN 55114 PHONE 612/645-3601 July 3, 1989 The City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Attn: Ms. Jeannine Dunn Management Assistant/Community Development Coordinator Subj: Report of Geotechnical Exploration Program Proposed Fire Station Facility Civic Center Park New Hope, Minnesota #4220 89-1540 Dear Ms. Dunn: Twin City Testing Corporation is pleased to submit the results of our geotechnical exploration program for the above referenced project. We are transmitting five copies of our report to you. This work was done in accordance with your acceptance of our proposal letter dated June 12, 1989. Representative soil samples obtained during this exploration program will be held at this office for a period of about one month and will then be discarded unless we are notified otherwise. Twin City Testing Corporation appreciates the opportunity of being of service to you on this project. If you have any questions regarding this report or if you require additional information, please contact me at (612) 641-9353. Coordination of construction related field services for the project should be requested through Mr Michael P. McCarthy at (612) 641-9391. Very truly yours, TWIN CITY TESTING CORPORATION Deepak Agarwal, C.E. DA/j It Encs. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ABOUT YOUR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT More construction problems are caused by site subsur- face conditions than any other factor. As troublesome as subsurface problems can be, their frequency and extent have been lessened considerably in recent years, due in large measure to programs and publications of ASFE/ The Association of Engineering Firms Practicing in the Geosciences. The following suggestions and observations are offered to help you reduce the geotechnical- related delays, cost - overruns and other costly headaches that can occur during a construction project. A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT IS BASED ON A UNIQUE SET OF PROJECT-SPECIFIC FACTORS A geotechnical engineering report is based on a subsur- face exploration plan designed to incorporate a unique set of project- specific factors. These typically include: the general nature of the structure involved. its size and configuration. the location of the structure on the site and its orientation: physical concomitants such as access roads, parking lots, and underground utilities. and the level of additional risk which the client assumed by virtue of limitations imposed upon the exploratory program. To help avoid costly problems. consult the geotechnical engineer to determine how any factors which change subsequent to the date of the report may aftect its recommendations. Unless your consulting geotechnical engineer indicates otherwise, your geotechnical engineering report should not be used. • when the nature of the proposed structure is changed, for example, if an office building will be erected instead of a parking garage, or if a refriger- ated warehouse will be built instead of an unre- frigerated one; • when the size or configuration of the proposed structure is altered; • when the location or orientation of the proposed structure is modified; • when there is a change of ownership, or • for application to an adjacent site. Geotechnical engineers cannot accept responsibility for problems u7hich may develop if they are not consulted after factors consid- ered in their report's development have changed. MOST GEOTECHNICAL "FINDINGS" ARE PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES Site exploration identifies actual subsurface conditions only at those points where samples are taken, when they are taken. Data derived through sampling and sub- sequent laboratory testing are extrapolated by geo- technical engineers who then render an opinion about overall subsurface conditions, their likely reaction to proposed construction activity, and appropriate founda- tion design. Even under optimal circumstances actual conditions may differ from those inferred to exist, because no geotechnical engineer, no matter how qualified, and no subsurface exploration program. no matter how comprehensive, can reveal what is hidden by earth, rock and time. The actual interface between mate- rials may be far more gradual or abrupt than a report indicates. Actual conditions in areas not sampled may differ from predictions. Nothing can be done to prevent the unanticipated, but steps can be taken to help minimize their impact. For this reason, most experienced owners retain their geotechnical consultants through the construction stage. to iden- tify variances, conduct additional tests which may be needed, and to recommend solutions to problems encountered on site. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE Subsurface conditions may be modified by constantly - changing natural forces. Because a geotechnical engi- neering report is based on conditions which existed at the time of subsurface exploration, construction decisions should not be based on a geotechnical engineering report whose adcquacv mou have been affected by time. Speak with the geo technical consultant to learn if additional tests are advisable before construction starts. Construction operations at or adjacent to the site and natural events such as floods, earthquakes or ground- water fluctuations may also affect subsurface conditions and. thus. the continuing adequacy of a geotechnical report. The geotechnical engineer should be kept apprised of any such events, and should be consulted to determine if additional tests are necessary GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES ARE PERFORMED FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES AND PERSONS Geotechnical engineers' reports are prepared to meet the specific needs of specific individuals. A report pre- pared for a consulting civil engineer may not be ade- quate for a construction contractor, or even some other consulting civil engineer. Unless indicated otherwise, this report was prepared expressly for the client involved and expressly for purposes indicated by the client. Use by any other persons for any purpose, or by the client for a different purpose, may result in problems. No indi- vidual other than the client should apply this report for its intended purpose without first conferring with the geotechnical engineer. No person should apply this report for any purpose other than that originally contemplated without first conferring with the geotechnical engineer. A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT IS SUBJECT TO MISINTERPRETATION Costly problems can occur when other design profes- sionals develop their plans based on misinterpretations of a geotechnical engineering report. 7b help avoid these problems, the geotechnical engineer should be retained to work with other appropriate design profes- sionals to explain relevant geotechnical findings and to review the adequacy of their plans and specifications relative to geotechnical issues. BORING LOGS SHOULD NOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINEERING REPORT Final boring logs are developed by geotechnical engi- neers based upon their interpretation of field logs (assembled by site personnel) and laboratory evaluation of field samples. Only final boring logs customarily are included in geotechnical engineering reports. These logs should not under any circumstances be redrawn for inclusion in architectural or other design drawings, because drafters may commit errors or omissions in the transfer process. Although photographic reproduction eliminates this problem, it does nothing to minimize the possibility of contractors misinterpreting the logs during bid prepara- tion. When this occurs, delays, disputes and unantici- pated costs are the all - too - frequent result. To minimize the likelihood of boring log misinterpreta- tion, give contractors ready access to the complete geotechnical engineering report prepared or authorized for their use. Those who do not provide such access may proceed un- der the mistaken impression that simply disclaiming re- sponsibility for the accuracy of subsurface information always insulates them from attendant liability. Providing the best available information to contractors helps pre- vent costly construction problems and the adversarial attitudes which aggravate them to disproportionate scale. READ RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSES CLOSELY Because geotechnical engineering is based extensively on judgment and opinion, it is far less exact than other design disciplines. This situation has resulted in wholly unwarranted claims being lodged against geotechnical consultants. To help prevent this problem, geotechnical engineers have developed model clauses for use in writ- ten transmittals. These are not exculpatory clauses designed to foist geotechnical engineers' liabilities onto someone else. Rather, they are definitive clauses which identify where geotechnical engineers' responsibilities begin and end. Their use helps all parties involved rec- ognize their individual responsibilities and take appro- priate action. Some of these definitive clauses are likely to appear in your geotechnical engineering report, and you are encouraged to read them closely. Your geo- technical engineer will be pleased to give full and frank answers to your questions. OTHER STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO REDUCE RISK Your consulting geotechnical engineer will be pleased to discuss other techniques which can be employed to mit- igate risk. In addition, ASFE has developed a variety of materials which may be beneficial. Contact ASFE fora complimentary copy of its publications directory Published by THE ASSOCIATION A!tb OF ENGINEERING FIRMS PRACTICING IN THE GEOSCIENCES 8811 Colesville Road /Suite G 106 /Silver Spring, Maryland 20910/ (301) 565 -2733 0788 3V EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Site preparation for building construction should consist of excavating all old fill, topsoil, softer cohesive alluvium and till, and excavating to planned basement grade. It is our opinion that the proposed fire station and bathhouse buildings can be supported on shallow spread footings bearing on compacted fill or on competent native soils. A slab-on-grade floor system is acceptable for the proposed structures. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Information 1.2 Scope of Services 1.3 Purpose 2.0 EXPLORATION PROGRAM RESULTS 2.1 Exploration Scope 2.2 Site Conditions 2.3 Subsurface Conditions 2.4 Groundwater Levels 2.5 Laboratory Test Program 3.0 ENGINEERING REVIEW 3.1 Project Data 3.2 Discussion 3.3 Site Preparation 3.4 Foundation Recommendations 3.5 Ground Floor Slab 3.6 Backfill 3.7 Lateral Earth Pressure 3.8 Exterior Draintile 3.9 Subgrade Preparation Procedures in Parking Lot Areas 3.10 Construction Difficulties 4.0 OBSERVATION AND TESTING 5.0 FIELD EXPLORATION PROCEDURES 5.1 Soil Sampling - Standard Penetration Borings 5.2 Soil Sampling - Flight Auger Borings 5.3 Soil Classification 6.0 STANDARD OF CARE Appendix Logs of the Test Borings Exterior Draintile Excavation Underwater General Notes Soil Classifications Sketch 1 0 M 4 , 01, ml Page 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 1 1 It 6 8 8 10 11 12 12 13 13 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 IV,. ---, REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION PROGRAM PROPOSED FIRE STATION FACILITY CIVIC CENTER PARK NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA #4220 89-1540 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Information We have conducted a subsurface exploration program and prepared geotechnical engineering recommendations to assist you in designing the proposed fire station facility in New Hope, Minnesota. The project is planned within the Civic Center Park complex. We understand an existing bathhouse will be demolished for the new construction. We understand that the northern portion of the structure will include both a below grade basement area and a second above grade level. The southern portion will be a single story, slab- on-grade structure. This work was done in accordance with your acceptance of our proposal letter dated June 12, 1989. r. V ___' Page 2 - 4220 89-1540 1.2 Scope of Services In accordance with the above mentioned authorization, our work scope for this project is limited to the following: 1. Explore the subsurface soil and groundwater condition by means of nine standard penetration and two flight auger test borings. 2. Perform a limited amount of laboratory tests to aid in classifying the soils and judging the engineering properties. 3. Submit a formal engineering report including logs of the test borings, a sketch illustrating the boring locations, the laboratory test results, and our engineering opinions and recommendations regarding: a. grading procedures in the building area, b. possible foundation types and depths, c. allowable soil bearing capacity, d. estimates of foundation settlement, e. ground floor slab support, f. backfilling around basement areas including estimates of lateral earth pressures, g. general subgrade preparation procedures in pavement areas, and h. general comments on project constructability and final performance, such as drainage considerations. 1.3 Purpose The purpose of this report is to present the results of our field exploration and laboratory testing programs, along with the associated engineering review. It should be noted that our scope of I a 04,111, - W - - ---, Page 3 - 4220 89-1540 work includes only geotechnical considerations and is not intended to determine the extent or presence of environmental pollutants, or to perform an environmental assessment of the site. 2.0 EXPLORATION PROGRAM RESULTS 2.1 Exploration Scope The test borings for the project were drilled on June 21 and 22, 1989. These borings were drilled at the approximate locations indicated on the sketch provided to us. Borings #8 and #9 were moved to avoid existing utilities. The final boring locations are indicated on the sketch included in the Appendix. The surface elevations at our boring locations were referenced to the finished floor elevation of the existing fire station building, as shown on the sketch. This referencing elevation was assumed to be 100 2.2 Site Conditions The project site is within the Civic Center Park complex, in between Zealand Avenue North and Xylon Avenue North in New Hope. The topography of the site can be described as relatively level to slightly sloping. The surface elevation at our boring locations Page 4 - 4220 89 -1540 ranges from 91.9' at Boring #1 to 100.0' at Boring #12. Vegetation at the site consists predominantly of grass, while Borings #1, #3 and #4 were drilled over an existing bituminous surfaced area. Buildings and a swimming pool are also present at the site. 2.3 Subsurface Conditions The subsurface conditions encountered at each test location are shown on the attached boring logs. We wish to point out that subsurface conditions at other times and locations on the site may differ from those found at our test locations. If different conditions are encountered during construction, it is necessary you contact us so our recommendations can be reviewed. The test boring logs also indicate the possible geologic origin of the materials encountered. A review of the boring logs suggests that the generalized soil profile at the site consists of a layer of fill and or topsoil underlain by layers of glacially deposited till soils to the depth of our borings. However, layers of cohesive alluvium were encountered underlying the fill in Borings #3 and #11, and granular alluvium in Boring #6. Fill at the site consists of silty sand, sandy silt, silty clay, sandy lean clay and clayey sand, with varying proportions of gravel. A layer of bituminous pavement was present at the surface at Borings #1, #3 and #4. Topsoil at the site consists of organic silty clay and sandy lean clay. Page 5 - 4220 89-1540 The alluvial soils consist of medium lean clay and loose sand with silt. The till soils consist predominantly of layers of sandy lean clay with a little gravel and clayey sand with a little gravel. The penetration resistance (N-values) indicates that the till soils generally have a medium to rather stiff consistency. However, zones of softer till were encountered in Boring #4 extending in depth from 4 to 10 2.4 Groundwater Levels The boreholes were checked for the occurrence of water during drilling and immediately after completion. Groundwater was encountered at a depth of 6 1/2 and 5 1/2 below the surface in Borings #6 and #7, respectively. Additional information is presented on the attached boring logs. Since the lower portion of the soil profile consists predominantly of relatively impervious cohesive till, the absence of a water level in most of our borings does not necessarily represent the static groundwater condition at this time and location. To obtain a reliable or accurate measurement in slow draining soils, an extended observation period possibly with the need for piezometer installation would be required. This is typically not part of a subsurface exploration program of this type. Additionally, water can W - - ---, Page 6 - 4220 89 -1540 temporarily perch in a granular soil medium overlying relatively impervious cohesive soils. Moreover, seasonal and annual fluctuations in the groundwater levels should be expected to occur. 2.5 Laboratory Test Program Selected samples of some of the cohesive alluvium and till encountered were submitted to the laboratory for tests to determine the moisture content, dry density and unconfined compressive strength. These tests were conducted in accordance with accepted ASTM standards. The test results were used in the review of our field information and are indicated on the attached boring logs opposite the samples on which they were performed. 3.0 ENGINEERING REVIEW 3.1 Project Data The engineering recommendations made in this report are based on our understanding of the project as described in the following paragraphs. The recommendations are valid for a specific set of project conditions. If the characteristics of the project change from those indicated in this section, it is necessary that we be notified so we may determine whether the new conditions affect our recommendations. Page 7 - 4220 89-1540 The proposed project entails the construction of a fire station facility within the Civic Center Park in the City of New Hope. A swimming pool, bathhouse and fire station presently exist at the site, adjacent to the planned construction. The bathhouse will be demolished for the planned construction and will be reconstructed adjacent to the existing fire station building. We understand the northern portion of the new fire station building will include a below grade basement area and a second above grade level, while the southern portion will be a single story structure. We understand the new bathhouse structure will be a single story slab-on-grade structure. At this time, we have limited information regarding the structural loads to be exerted to the soils and the planned building grades. However, for the purpose of this review, we assume that first floor elevation of the planned structures will be at about existing grade; maximum column loads will be less than 200 kips; maximum exterior bearing wall loads will be less than 6 kips per lineal foot; and maximum ground floor slab loads of up to 200 pounds per square foot (psf) - Our design assumptions also include an allowable total settlement of up to I" and a minimum safety factor of 3 with respect to shearing or base failure of the foundations. I f . ---, Page 8 4220 89-1540 3.2 Discussion In general, the test borings indicate that spread f ooting and slab on grade construction should be feasible. However, the surficial fill, topsoil, softer cohesive alluvial and till soils should be excavated prior to building construction. Final grade should be reattained with a controlled, compacted fill. 3.3 Site Preparation Site preparation for building construction should consist of excavating all old fill, topsoil, softer cohesive alluvium and till, and any other organics, and excavating to planned basement grade. Based on the softer nature of the nearer surface soil profile, a deeper excavation would allow a higher bearing capacity to be utilized in the foundation design. The following table indicates suggested minimum excavation depths to competent soils for foundation support for two different allowable bearing capacities: MINIMUM EXCAVATION DEPTHS TO COMPETENT SOILS Recommended Recommended Excavation Depth (ft) Excavation Depth (ft) Number 2000 psf Design Loadings 3000 nsf Design LoadiDqs BE tUAn city testinq W. -------' Page 9 - 4220 89-1540 Excavation depths between borings are likely to be variable and must be determined in the field at the time of construction. If the footings need to be supported on fill, the excavation should be laterally oversized a minimum distance of 1 for each foot of fill required below footing elevation, i.e., a 1:1 oversize. This is required for proper support of the lateral loads exerted by the footings through the fill system. After the excavation, the exposed subgrade should be observed by a geotechnical engineer and judged for soil suitability prior to footing or fill placement. Portions of the site below grade can then be brought up to grade with a controlled, compacted fill. Granular soils with less than 15% passing the #200 sieve should be the preferred type of soil for fill. If the on-site silty/clayey soils are reused as fill, moisture conditioning and close monitoring during the compaction process is likely to be required. All fill supporting the foundations should be placed in thin lifts and compacted to a minimum of 98% of the Standard Proctor density (ASTM: D698-78). Fill placed in the interior floor slab area can have a reduced minimum compaction level of 95% of the Standard Proctor. These compaction specifications are based on the assumption that a deeper excavation will be performed and the foundations will be designed for a higher bearing capacity of 3000 psf. The site _V_. ___' Page 10 - 4220 89-1540 should be adequately graded to provide surface runoff away from the building. If the lower allowable bearing pressure of up to 2000 psf is utilized for the foundation design, then site preparation can be limited to the shallower excavation. All fill supporting the foundation and floor slab areas can have a reduced minimum compaction level of 95% of the Standard Proctor. 3.4 Foundation Recommendations It is our judgement that spread footing construction bearing on competent native soils or on compacted fill can be utilized. All exterior footings in heated areas should be placed at a minimum depth of 42 below final exterior grade for frost protection. Interior footings in these areas can be placed at a convenient depth below the floor slab. Any footings required in unheated areas should be extended to a minimum depth of 60 below final exterior grade. In addition, elevations of the foundations of the planned bathhouse structure in the vicinity of the existing fire station building should match those of the existing building or should directly I underpin the existing footings. Care should be taken that existing foundations are not undermined during the excavation process. We recommend a minimum soil wedge of - W - . ---, Page 11 - 4220 89-1540 at least one vertical to one horizontal (1V: 1H) be maintained beneath the existing footings. If it is not possible/convenient to maintain the required soil wedge, an appropriate kind of soil retention system (temporary sheeting) should be utilized to contain the excavation. Based on our interpretation of the standard penetration resistance test and the recommended site preparation program involving a deeper excavation presented in the previous section, it is our opinion that allowable bearing pressures of 2000 psf or 3000 psf can be utilized in the foundation design, depending on the excavate/refill approach. This loading, in our judgement, should provide a theoretical factor of safety of at least 3 against shear failure and should limit total and differential settlements to less than 1 11 and 1/2 respectively. 3.5 Ground Floor Slab The site preparation program presented in a previous section should provide appropriate support for the lower floor slab. The upper 6 11 of soil/fill below the floor should be a clean, free draining sand with less than 10% passing the #200 sieve. This would minimize the transmission of moisture to the slab through capillary action. We also suggest that a vapor barrier membrane be placed beneath areas where impervious floor coverings or carpeting will be used. The Page 12 - 4220 89-1540 membrane should be placed within the 6 11 of clean sand material with a minimum of 2 11 of sand cover. 3.6 Backfill We recommend backfilling in the foundation areas with inorganic soils compacted to 95% of the Standard Proctor density. Clean sand fill will be required around the basement areas and is discussed below. 3.7 Lateral Earth Pressure We recommend that backfill against below grade basement walls be of a granular material containing less than 10% passing the #200 sieve. We recommend this backfilling material be compacted to a minimum of 95% of the Standard Proctor density. The backfill should extend laterally 2 beyond the base of the wall and then upward and outward at a 30 angle from the vertical. For backfill materials of this type, we recommend designing foundation walls, if any, to resist the pressure of an equivalent fluid weighing 45 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). For the design of cantilever retaining walls, if any, it is our opinion that these soils have an active equivalent fluid weight of about 35 pcf and a passive equivalent fluid weight of about 250 pcf. - ---, Page 13 - 4220 89-1540 3.8 Exterior Draintile Where the exterior grade is higher than the occupied floor level along the outside perimeter of the building, we highly recommend that draintile be installed as a means of minimizing the potential for groundwater infiltration. The draintile should be installed below the level of the floor on the outside of the foundation wall. The draintile should be placed in a minimum of 6 11 of gravelly material surrounded by a filter fabric. The draintile system should then be connected to a suitable outf all or sump where water can be discharged from the system. A schematic sketch of an exterior draintile is presented in the Appendix. 3.9 Subarade Preparation Procedures in Parking Lot Areas In addition to the structure, we understand that the northeastern portion of the site will be surfaced with bituminous pavement for parking purposes. In bituminous pavement design, the critical portion of the subgrade is the upper 3 section. This zone provides the primary strength and stability needed for the flexible pavement. - ' . -- j 1• Page 14 - 4220 89-1540 At this time, the soil borings done for the project indicate the presence of surficial fill, topsoil, soft cohesive alluvium and till in the upper 2 to 4 1 . The two flight auger borings drilled within the proposed parking lot area indicate the presence of surficial topsoil extending in depth from 2 1/2 to 3 Therefore, site preparation in parking areas should consist of stripping the fill, topsoil and softer clayey soils encountered in the upper 3 of the subgrade. The exact depth of subcut needed can be more reliably judged in the field at the time of construction, although it.appears most of the area will require the full 3 subcut for proper performance. Final subgrade elevation should then be reattained with a controlled, compacted fill. Cost permitting, a granular soil containing less than 12% passing the *200 sieve and having good subsurface drainage would provide the most favorable performance. If only sand is placed within the 3 subgrades zone, it is our opinion an R-value of 60 could be used in the pavement section thickness design. On -site inorganic soils could be used for fill, although they may potentially require an extensive drying and compaction process to attain proper compaction and stability. Also, a lower R-value of 10 would be recommended for subgrade consisting of on-site soils. _W_- ___' Page 15 - 4220 89-1540 If lean clays, silty clays and sandy lean clays are avoided in the upper 3 an R-value of 25 could be used with the clayey sands and silty sands. For proper stability in the upper 3 zone, any fill placed should have a minimum compaction level of 100% of the Standard Proctor. In addition, the fill should have a moisture content at or below the optimum moisture condition as determined by the Standard Proctor, which is typically more of a problem in clayey or silty soils. Any fill placed below the 3 zone can have a reduced minimum compaction level of 95% of the Standard Proctor. For best performance, the pavement design should include positive subsurface as well as surface drainage. 3.10 Construction Difficulties The soil borings indicate the presence of interbedded layers of both cohesive and granular soils. Groundwater can temporarily perch in granular soils overlying relatively impervious cohesive soils. Therefore, perched water, if present, could potentially enter the excavation bottom. In such an event, dewatering should be performed for proper observation and fill placement. A note concerning the complications which may arise if excavation is performed underwater is attached. This procedure should be avoided if at all.possible. Page 16 - 4220 89-1540 In addition, fill placed in the presence of standing groundwater and to an elevation of at least 2 above water level should consist of a clean, free draining sand containing less than 40% passing the #40 sieve and less than 5% passing the #200 sieve. 4.0 OBSERVATION AND TESTING Due to likely variations in soil conditions between borings, we recommend that the excavation be observed and judged for soil suitability by a geotechnical engineer prior to any fill or footing placement. We also recommend that a representative number of compaction tests (density tests) be performed in all fill soils to judge the effectiveness of the compaction process. 5.0 FIELD EXPLORATION PROCEDURES 5.1 Soil Sampling - Standard Penetration Borings Soil sampling was performed in accordance with ASTM:D1586-84. Using this procedure, a 2 11 O.D. split barrel sampler is driven into the soil by a 140 lb weight falling 30". After an initial set of 6 the number of blows required to drive the sampler an additional 12 is known as the penetration resistance or N value. The N value is an index of the relative density of cohesionless soils and the consistency of cohesive soils. 122 tuan cwy testinq Page 17 - 4220 89-1540 5.2 Soil Sampling - Flight Auger Borings The borings were put down with a 6 11 power auger and only disturbed samples were recovered. Because of this method, our determination of the depth and extent of the various layers of soil and the consistency of cohesive soils are only approximate. 5.3 Soil Classification As the samples were obtained in the field, they were visually and manually classified by the crew chief in accordance with ASTM:D2487- 85 and 2488. Representative portions of the samples were then returned to the laboratory for further examination and for verification of the field classification. In addition, selected samples were submitted to a program of laboratory tests. Logs of the borings indicating the depth and identification of the various strata, the N value, the laboratory test data, water level information and pertinent information regarding the method of maintaining and advancing the drill holes are attached. Charts illustrating the soil classification procedure, the descriptive terminology and symbols used on the boring logs are also attached. W - - ---, Page 18 - 4220 89-1540 6.0 STANDARD OF CARE The recommendations contained in this report represent our professional opinions. These opinions were arrived at in accordance with currently accepted engineering practices at this time and location. Other than this, no warranty is implied or intended. This report was prepared by: M .'', k Agarwal, C.E. Under the direct supervision of:_ � ` /"'f ter K Voyen, P. E. VOW I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I A"11 DULY REGIS- TERED PPOFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAV. OF THE TATE OF MINNESOTA. - JEFFERY K. VOYEN DA REG. NO. 15928 III e CLAY CAP SLOPING AWAY FROM BUILDING (TYPICAL 1' THICK) MINLYUV GRADE 114' PER FOOT ;� . .............................. - - .. - - _ _.._.._ jw ..._.._.._. !ir Aw GRANULAR FILL 1I/LESS THAN 10% A+ PASSING #200 SIEVE _ !ir -- ... FINISHED FLOOR 0000000000 FILTER FABRIC .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 °0 6 CONT. SLATTED •o.....a: ••.a: ••.o: ••.o. a o 0 TOP OF °Qp�'Qn o 0 o DRAIN LINE FTG. (TYP.) 3iik�3Tt37 0 0 a a slir PEA ROCK or YIN.(M.) TYPICAL PERIMETER DRAIN DETAIL SCALL►': 10=4' RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXCAVATION UNDER WATER For many projects, an excavate /refill program is used to prepare building areas prior to the start of construction. As variations in soil conditions often occur in very short distances, the bottom of any excavation should be observed by an engineer to judge the competency of the natural soils for fill and footing support. In some cases, the required excavation may extend below the ground water level. If the excavation extends below ground water level, a temporary dewatering system is necessary to lower the water level to an elevation below the required excavation bottom. In some situations, the quantity of water is such that a temporary dewatering system cannot economically control the ground water. In these situations, the excavations are sometimes performed below the water level using a dragline or backhoe to remove the inferior soils, and the initial lifts of fill are placed into standing water. This procedure is not recommended because of the risk involved. Excavating and refilling below water involves risks of trapping compressible or otherwise unsuitable materials within or below the new fill system. Dislodged excavated materials can be covered by the advancing fill soils, or localized deeper pockets of compressible soils can be missed by the excavating equipment. For this reason, approaching the earthwork without dewatering requires that the owner accept the risk of some future building settlement. This risk results from the engineer's inability to observe the excavation bottom during the excavation and initial filling operations. In areas where the excavation terminates below the water table, observations are strictly limited to observing the soils recovered in the bucket of the backhoe or dragline, and possibly probing the excavation bottom if the depth of water is not too great. If the excavation operations are to proceed in this manner, it is necessary that the owner fully understand and accept the risks involved. While these risks cannot be eliminated, there are a number of procedures which can be used to reduce the risk of future settlement if the excavation proceeds without the aid of dewatering. We strongly recommend the following procedures be employed during the excavation and refilling operations. 1. A thorough soil boring program should be performed prior to any excavation. This program would establish approximate required bottom of excavation elevations, and provide information regarding the classification of acceptable soils anticipated at the bottom of the excavation. 2. The excavation work should be performed by a backhoe or dragline operator experienced with this type of excavation operation. 3. An experienced soils engineer should be retained to provide full -time observations during all excavation and refilling operations below the water level. 4. A suitable amount of lateral oversize should be provided in the excavation bottom. Reference should be made to the preliminary soil boring report, the job specifications, or the soils engineer's recommendations for information regarding the extent of oversize required for the particular project. 5. Any fill placed below water, and to an elevation of at least 2' above the water level, should consist of a clean, free - draining sand containing less than 40% passing the #40 sieve and less than 5% passing the #200 sieve. 6. The fill should be stockpiled at the water's edge, and should be advanced into the excavation by a bulldozer imparting a strong, downward "scouring" action to advance the fill along the excavation bottom. This scouring action would tend to force remnant pieces of unsuitable material ahead of the filling process, where they could be periodically removed by the excavating equipment. Excessive amounts of unsuitable material collecting in front of the fill could impede the ability of the fill mass to scour the excavation bottom. 7. A number of standard penetration borings should be put down through the fill after it has been brought to a level above the ground water table. These borings are instrumental in documenting the effectiveness of the removal of the unsuitable materials as well as judging the density of the newly placed fill at depth. SG -136 (1/86) GENERAL NOTES DRILLING AND SAMPLING SYMBOLS SYMBOL DEFINITION HSA 3 1/4" I.D. Hollow Stem Auger _FA 4", 6" or 10" Diameter Flight Auger — HA 2 ", 4" or 6" Hand Auger _DC 2 112 ", 4 ", 5" or 6" Steel Drive Casing _RC Size A, B. or N Rotary Casing PD Pipe Drill or Cleanout Tube CS Continuous Split Barrel Sampling DM Drilling Mud IW letting Water SB 2" O.D. Split Barrel Sample _L 2 112' or 3 1/2" O.D. SB Liner Sample _T 2" or 3" Thin Walled Tube Sample 3TP 3" Thin Walled Tube (Pitcher Sampler) _TO 2" or 3" Thin Walled Tube (Osterberg Sampler) W Wash Sample B Bag Sample P Test Pit Sample _Q BQ, NQ, or PQ Wireline System _X AX, SX, or NX Double Tube Barrel CR Core Recovery - Percent NSR No Sample Recovered, classification based on action of K° drilling equipment and /or material noted in drilling fluid D° or on sampling bit. NMR No Measurement Recorded, primarily due to presence MA' of drilling or coring fluid. Water Level Symbol See attached data sheet or graph WATER LEVEL Water levels shown on the boring logs are the levels measured in the borings at the time and under the conditions indicated. In sand, the indicated levels may be considered reliable ground water levels. In clay soil, it may not be possible to determine the ground water level within the normal time required for test borings, except where lenses or layers of more pervious waterbearing soil are present. Even then, an extended period of time may be necessary to reach equilibrium. Therefore, the position of the water level symbol for cohesive or mixed texture soils may not indicate the true level of the ground water table. Perched water refers to water above an impervious layer, thus impeded in reaching the water table. The available water level information is given at the bottom of the log sheet. DESCRIPTIVE TERMINOLOGY DENSITY TEST SYMBOLS SYMBOL DEFINITION W Water Content - % of Dry Wt. - ASTM D 2216 D Dry Density - Pounds Per Cubic Foot LL, PL Liquid and Plastic limit - ASTM D 4318 Additional Insertions in Last Column Qu Unconfined Comp. Strength -psf - ASTM D 2166 Pq Penetrometer Reading - Tons /Square Foot Ts Torvane Reading - Tons/Square Foot G Specific Gravity - ASTM D 854 SL Shrinkage Limits - ASTM D 417 OC Organic Content - Combustion Method SP Swell Pressure - Tons/Square Foot PS Percent Swell FS Free Swell - Percent pH Hydrogen Ion Content, Meter Method SC Sulfate Content - Parts /Million, same as mg/L CC Chloride Content - Parts /Million, same as mg /1 C. One Dimensional Consolidation - ASTM D 2435 Qc' Triaxial Compression D.S.° Direct Shear - ASTM D 3080 K° Coefficient of Permeability - cm /sec D° Dispersion Test DH' Double Hydrometer - ASTM D 4221 MA' Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D 422 R Laboratory Resistivity, in ohm - cm - ASTM G 57 E• Pressuremeter Deformation Modulus - TSF PM' Pressuremeter Test VS' Field Vane Shear - ASTM D 2573 IRO Infiltrometer Test - ASTM D 3385 RQD Rock Quality Designation - Percent See attached data sheet or graph WATER LEVEL Water levels shown on the boring logs are the levels measured in the borings at the time and under the conditions indicated. In sand, the indicated levels may be considered reliable ground water levels. In clay soil, it may not be possible to determine the ground water level within the normal time required for test borings, except where lenses or layers of more pervious waterbearing soil are present. Even then, an extended period of time may be necessary to reach equilibrium. Therefore, the position of the water level symbol for cohesive or mixed texture soils may not indicate the true level of the ground water table. Perched water refers to water above an impervious layer, thus impeded in reaching the water table. The available water level information is given at the bottom of the log sheet. DESCRIPTIVE TERMINOLOGY DENSITY CONSISTENCY Lamination Up to 1/2" thick stratum TERM "N" VALUE TERM Layer 1/2" to 6" thick stratum Very Loose 0.4 Soft lens 1/2' to 6" discontinous stratum, pocket Loose 5.8 Medium Varved Alternating laminations of clay, silt and /or fine Medium Dense 9 -15 Rather Stiff grained sand, or colors thereof Dense 16.30 Stiff Dry Powdery, no noticeable water Very Dense Over 30 Very Stiff Moist Below saturation Standard "N" Penetration: Blows Per Foot of a 140 Pound Hammer Wet Saturated, above liquid limit Falling 30 inches on a 2 inch OD Split Waterbearing Pervious soil below water Barrel Sampler RELATIVE GRAVEL PROPORTIONS RELATIVE SIZES CONDITION TERM RANGE Boulder Over 12" Coarse Grained Soils A little gravel 2-14% Cobble 3" - 12" With gravel 15-49% Gravel Coarse 3/4" - 3" Fine Grained Soils Fine #4 - 3/4" 15 -29% + No. 200 A little gravel 2- 7% Sand 15.29% + No. 200 With gravel 8-29% Coarse #4 - #10 30% + No. 200 A little gravel 2-14% Medium #10 - #40 30% + No. 200 With gravel 15- 24% Fine #40 - #200 C i11 Z. 1 -., s7M D -...J -- �I...a. �.-.. CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES (D d E Cu S it field sample contained cobbles or boulders, or both, add - Deo /D Cc . ASTM Designation D 2487 - 85 070 r O SOIL ENGINEERING (Based on Unified Soil Classification System) Mme. GW-GC wolf-graded gravel with clay 0 11 fines classify as CL-ML, use dual symbol GC-GM, or G P-GM poorly graded gravel with sift SC-SM. GP-GC poorly graded gravel with clay Soil Classification Criteria for Assigning Group Symbols and Group Names Using Laboratory Tests" Group SWSM welf- graded sand with sift 'N soil contains 215% gravel, clad "with gravel" to group SW -SC well- graded sand with clay name. Group Name 12 SP-SC poorly graded sand with clay Symbol Coarse- Grained Soils Gravels Clean Gravels Cu14 and %CcS3E GW Well graded gravel More than 50% retained on More than 50% coarse Less than 5% fines° 6C V I No. 200 sieve fraction retained on Cu < 4 and /or 1 > Cc > 3E GP Poorly graded gravel` No. 4 sieve I— W --- ,,. Gravels with Fines Fines classify as ML or MH GM Silty gravel More than 12% fines °ors Fines classify as CL or CH GC Clayey gravel Sands Clean Sands Cu> 6 and 1 SCc < 3E SW Well- graded sand' 50% or more of coarse Less than 5% fines fraction passes No. Cu < 6 and/or 1 > Cc > 3 SP Poorly graded sand' 4 sieve Sands with Fines Fines classify as ML or MH SM Sitty sa n d" , ' More than 12% fines Fines classify as CL or CH SC Clayey sand Fine - Grained Soils Silts and Clays inorganic PI >7 and plots on or above CL Lean clayKLL 50% or more passes the Liquid limit less than 50 "A" line No. 200 sieve PI < 4 or plots below "A" ML SiltK.L M line" organic Liquid limit - oven dried OL Organic clayKL M N <0.T5 Liquid limit - not dried Organic sift KL Silts and Clays inorganic PI plots on or above "A" line CH Fat clayKL Liquid limit 50 or more PI plots below "A" line MH Elastic silt" ," organic Liquid limit - oven dried OH Organic clay"' < 0.75 Liquid limit - not dried Organic sift KL.AI.0 Highly organic soils Primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor PT Peat Fibric Peat > 67% Fibers Hemic Peat 33%-67% Fibers Sapric Peat < 33% Fibers A S"ad on the material passing the 3-in. (75 -mm) sieve. (D d E Cu S it field sample contained cobbles or boulders, or both, add - Deo /D Cc . "with cobbles or boulders, or both" to group name. 070 r O C Grovels with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols: F it soil contains215% sand, add "with sand" to group GW -GM well - graded gravel with sift Mme. GW-GC wolf-graded gravel with clay 0 11 fines classify as CL-ML, use dual symbol GC-GM, or G P-GM poorly graded gravel with sift SC-SM. GP-GC poorly graded gravel with clay "if fines are organic, add "with organic fines" to group D Sands with 5 to 12% fines require dual Symbols: no"*. SWSM welf- graded sand with sift 'N soil contains 215% gravel, clad "with gravel" to group SW -SC well- graded sand with clay name. SP -SM poorly graded sand with silt 12 SP-SC poorly graded sand with clay Lu 0 as SC C 5 .0 0! Ct0 PARTICLE SIZE IN MILLIMETERS . 0 15 (D,1 C ° D,a ° 00 7 5 °200 CC ° O 'o ,D w ° 05 °S6 t T H x CL x 2 4( r F � v 4- 4 2( J a 10 7 4 0 0 10 16 20 30 40 50 60 LIQUID LIMIT (LL) Mun ClItM t0stlt lQ "it Atterberg limits plot in hatched area, $oil is a CL-ML, silty clay. " If Soil contains 15 to 29% plus No. 200, add "with send" or "with gravel," whichever is predominant. L it soil contains > 30% plus no. 200, predominantly sand, add "Sandy" to to group name. Mtt $al contsinsZ30% plus No. 200, predominantly gravel, add "gravelly" to group name. N PI24 and plots on or above "A" fine. O PI <4 or plots below "A" line. "PI plots on or above "A" tine. O PI plots below "A" line. For clossiflcotion of fine- roinad soils SIEVE ANALYSIS i Scott , ,-I,, I sltvt ,,o. me- on grained roction o coarse - grained : 4 1 0 20 40 60 -40 200 loos e0 i I I i 20 p Equation of A -line Horizontal of PI -4 to LL -25.5, then PI -0.73 (LL -20) `�� J�/ _a 41 N I ' O iSmm � Z at 4! 60 Equation of V -tine Vertical at LL -16 to PI.7 // then PI.0.9 (LL -8) / 40 "- 12 Lu 6C V I / 10 ' D 2 Smm V W a 20 I— W --- ,,. ML�OL e0 0 °ors 0 as SC C 5 .0 0! Ct0 PARTICLE SIZE IN MILLIMETERS . 0 15 (D,1 C ° D,a ° 00 7 5 °200 CC ° O 'o ,D w ° 05 °S6 t T H x CL x 2 4( r F � v 4- 4 2( J a 10 7 4 0 0 10 16 20 30 40 50 60 LIQUID LIMIT (LL) Mun ClItM t0stlt lQ "it Atterberg limits plot in hatched area, $oil is a CL-ML, silty clay. " If Soil contains 15 to 29% plus No. 200, add "with send" or "with gravel," whichever is predominant. L it soil contains > 30% plus no. 200, predominantly sand, add "Sandy" to to group name. Mtt $al contsinsZ30% plus No. 200, predominantly gravel, add "gravelly" to group name. N PI24 and plots on or above "A" fine. O PI <4 or plots below "A" line. "PI plots on or above "A" tine. O PI plots below "A" line. For clossiflcotion of fine- roinad soils me- on grained roction o coarse - grained / / soI t Equation of A -line Horizontal of PI -4 to LL -25.5, then PI -0.73 (LL -20) `�� J�/ �� p Equation of V -tine Vertical at LL -16 to PI.7 // then PI.0.9 (LL -8) / G / Ne / 10 MH op OH --- ,,. ML�OL _ l 70 a0 90 100 110 LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO, 4220 89 -1540 VERTICAL SCALE i ll = 4 t BORING NO 1 PROJECT PROPOSED FIRE STATION FACILITY, NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL GEOLOGIC SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS NO. TYPE W D L.L. -•••— Ou IN FEET SURFACE ELEVATION 9 1.9 1 ORIGIN N WL P.L. FILL, MOSLTY CLAYEY SAND W/A LITTLE FILL GRAVEL, brown, grayish brown and a 1 HSA little black, a layer of bituminous pavement at the surface 9 2 SB 4 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, TILL brown mottled to brownish gray, 7 3 SB medium to rather stiff (CL) 9 4 SB 9 5 SB 11 6 SB 10 7 SB 10 8 SB 21 End of Boring WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6-21-89 COMPLETE 6 -21 -89 DATE TIME SAMPLED DEPTH CASING DEPTH CAVE -IN DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS WATER LEVEL METHOD 1 HSA 01 _ 19 Ca)_1 :15 6 -21 1:15 21' 19 1 ' 21 1 to None 6 -21 1:20 21' None 7' to None to M. to CREW CHIEF Crott WI" 0111 SE -2 (77.8) 4 revrfrcr:ae -ran^ LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO 4220 89 -1540 VERTICAL SCALE III 41 BORING NO 2 PROJECT PROPOSED FIRE STATION FACILITY, NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL GEOLOGIC SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS NO TYPE W D P L Ou F ET SURFACE ELEVATION 94.5' ORIGIN N WL FILL, MOSLTY SILTY SAND W/A LITTLE FILL GRAVEL, black 1 HSA 2 CLAYEY SAND W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown TILL mottled, medium to rather stiff 7 2 SB (SC /CL) 9 3 SB 7 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, 10 4 SB brown mottled, rather stiff (CL) 12 5 SB 13 6 SB 10 7 SB 13 8 SB 21 End of Boring WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6 -22 -89 COMPLETE 6 -22 -89 DATE TIME S DEPTH D CASING DEPTH CAVE-IN DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS WATER LEVEL METHOD 3 HSA 01-19P 1@ 9:25 _ 1 1 g 1 211 to 6-22 9!30 1. 71 t0 to CREW CHIEF M. Crott to CF -? 177 -RI d LOG OF TEST BORING JOB No 4220 89 -1540 VERTICAL SCALE l it 41 BORING NO 3 PROJECT PROPOSED FIRE STATION FACILITY NEW HOPE MINNESOTA DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL GEOLOGIC SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS No TYPE W D L.L_ ou FEET SURFACE ELEVATION 93 .1 ' ORIGIN N WL P.L. FILL, MOSTLY SILTY SAND W/A LITTLE FILL GRAVEL, brown, a layer of bituminous 1 'HSA 2 Davement at the surface LEAN CLAY, dark gray to gray, medium FINE (CL) ALLUVIUM 8 2 SB 22 4 CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown TILL mottled, medium to rather stiff 8 3 SB (SC /CL) 9 4 SB 10 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, 10 5 SB brown mottled to gray, rather stiff (CL) 12 6 SB 12 7 SB 12 8 SB 21 End of Boring WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6-21-89 COMPLETE 6 - 21 - 89 DATE TIME S AMPLE D DEP C DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS W ATER METHOD 3q HSA 0' -19' @ 12:20 6 -21 12:20 21' 19' -' 21' to None 6 -21 12:30 21' None 8 -" to None to CREW CHIEF M. C rott y to t® a aaa% a-rtm-u FA�Faw� `WO ■ `Yi.'T L.G�{. ■t ®y LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO 4220 89 -1540 VERTICAL SCALE 1 t, = 41 BORING NO 4 PROJECT PROPOSED FIRE STATION FACILITY, NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA DEPTH IN FEET DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL SURFACE ELEVATION 92.6' G EOLOG IC ORIGIN N WL SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS NO. TYPE W D L. P L. Ou FILL, MIXTURE OF SILTY SAND AND FILL _ 2 CLAYEY SAND W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, dark brown a = yer of (Sep #1) 1 HSA FILL, MOSTLY SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown 7 2 SB 4 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, WEATHERED brown to gray, soft (CL) TILL 4 3 SB 17 7 CLAYEY SAND W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown mottled, soft to medium (SC) TILL 4 4 SB 5 3T 17 115 1400 6 6 SB 12 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, 8 7 SB brown mottled to gray, medium to rather stiff (CL) 11 8 SB 11 9 SB 21 End of Boring #1 - bituminous pavement at the surface WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6 -21 -89 COMPLETE 6- 21 -89 DATE TIME S DEPTH D DEP CAVE-IN DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS ATE LEVER METHOD 3q HSA 0 1 @ I! 6-21 2:05 21' 19 21' to None 6 -21 2:15 21' None 8' to None to CREW CHIEF M. Crott to ♦®■ ®9M rt ♦ ♦ 0%q SE 2 (77 -8)11 corporation LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO, 4220 89-1540 VERTICAL SCALE 1 11 41 BORING NO r J PROJECT F IRE STATION FACILITY, NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL GEOLOGIC SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS NO. TYPE W D L.L. OU FEET �SURFACEELEVATION 94 ,4' ORIGIN N WL I P.L. FILL, MOSLTY SANDY SILT W/A LITTLE FILL GRAVEL, black 1 HSA 2 CLAYEY SAND W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown TILL mottled, medium (SC /CL) 6 2 SB 8 3 SB 7 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown mottled to grayish brown, g 4 SB 19 rather stiff (CL) 9 5 SB 9 6 SB 1 -10 7 SB 11 8 SB 21 End of Boring WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6 -21 -89 COMPLETE 6 -21 -89 DATE TIME S DEPTH D G DEP CAVE-IN DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS VLEVELR METHOD 34 HSA 0' -192' @ 3:10- i 1 Q I 211 to Nonp i 11 to None to CREW CHIEF M. Crott to ♦a • ®en r�al� !�r!�tF®ww i.Wi! ! L.lWT 4G��.!! !{♦ LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO 4220 89 -1540 VERTICAL SCALE 1 11 = 4 t BORING NO 6 PROJECT PROPOSED FIRE STATION FACILITY, NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL GEOLOGIC SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS NO. TYPE W D LL P. L. - - -- Qu IN FEET SURFACE ELEVATION 94.6' ORIGIN N WL FILL, MOSLTY SILTY SAND W/A LITTLE FILL GRAVEL, black and brown 1 HSA 2 SAND W /SILT, fine to medium grained, COARSE brown, wet, loose, lenses of clayey ALLUVIUM 5 2 SB sand (may be fill) (SP -SM) 4 z CLAYEY SAND W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, TILL 9 * 3 SB brown mottled, rather stiff (SC /CL) 9 4 SB 10 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, 10 5 SB brown mottled to gray, rather stiff (CL) 13 6 SB 10 7 SB 10 8 SB 21 End of Boring * water level may rise to depth of about 2' -4' based on appearance of samples WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6 -22 -89 COMPLETE 6 -22 -89 DATE TIME S DEPTH D CAG DEPTH CAVE-IN DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS WATER LEVEL METHOD 3 4 1 H S A 0 1 - 9 11 @ 11:25 6 -22 10:55 82' 7' 82' to 6 2 ' 6 -22 11:35 21' None 7' to None to CREW CHIEF M. Crott to CGfDO(aCl®tl LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO 4220 89 -1540 VERTICAL SCALE 1 11 4 r BORING NO, 7 PROJECT PROPOSED FIRE S TATION FAC I NEW HOPE: MINNESOTA DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL GEOLOGIC LABORATORY TESTS rSAMPLE W D L_L. ou IN FEET SURFACE ELEVATION OR N WL SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, TOPSOIL black and brown (may be fill) (CL) OR FILL 2 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, WEATHERED brown, ,medium (CL) TILL 7 2 SB 14 4 CLAYEY SAND W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown TILL mottled, medium to rather stiff V (SC /CL) 7 3 SB 9 4 SB 9 1 2 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brownish gray to gray, rather stiff 12 5 SB (CL) 14 6 SB 10 7 SB 11 8 SB 21 End of Boring WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6-22-89 COMPLETE 6-22-89 DATE TIME S DEPTH D DEP DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS WATER LEVEL METHOD 1 HSA 01-19:, ] 6 -22 10:25 21 1 19 i 21 1 to None 6 -22 10:35 21' None 11' to Nonp 6 -22 11:55 21' None ill to 8. LI CREW CHIEF M. Crott 6 -22 3:00 21 1 None 1 ' _ to 2 I C t C cc.') /7l.nI . W§" CI ti+ 1"%4 LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO, 4220 89 -1540 VERTICAL SCALE 1 tt 41 BORING NO 8 PROJECT PROPOSED FIRE STATION FACILITY, NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL GEOLOGIC SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS NO. TYPE W D L.L. Q. IN -- F ET [SURFACE ELEVATION 94 .4 ' ORIGIN N WL 1 P.L. FILL, MOSTLY SILTY CLAY W/A LITTLE FILL GRAVEL, black 1 HSA 2 CLAYEY SAND W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown TILL mottled, medium to rather stiff 7 2 SB (SC /CL) 9 3 SB 7 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown to gray, rather stiff (CL) 9 4 SB 11 5 SB 12 6 SB 10 7 SB 11 8 SB 21 End of Boring WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6 -22 -89 COMPLETE 6 -22 -89 DATE TIME SDEPTHD CAS CAVE DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS WATER LEVEL METHOD 3 HSA 0' -192' @ 12:30 6-22 12:30 21 1 S 1 .. 21 1 t None 6-22 12:40 1 1 to None to CREW CHIEF M. Crotty to !`a ■ saw% a— 10-2--a IF fi+am Mewe•0 ` SE-2 (77 -B) -0 wo - r �.`rr�.a■ a%" LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO 4220 89 -1540 VERTICAL SCALE I't _ 4 t BORING NO 9 PROJECT DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL GEOLOGIC SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS NO TYPE W D P � Ou IN — FEET SURFACE ELEVATION 99 .5' ORIGIN N WL ORGANIC SILTY CLAY, black TOPSOIL (may be fill) (OL) OR FILL 1 HSA 2 CLAYEY SAND W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown TILL mottled, medium to rather stiff 7 2 SB (SC /CL) 10 3 SB 11 4 SB 9 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, brown mottled to grayish brown, 12 5 SB rather stiff (CL) 11 6 SB 10 7 SB 14 8 SB 21 End of Boring WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6 -22 -89 COMPLETE - 6 - 22 -89 DATE TIME S DEPTH D DEPTH DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS WATER LEVEL METHOD 3'- HSA 0' - 19' - -' @ 2 :10 6 -22 2:10 21' 192' ,o one -22 2:15 21' None 6' to None to CREW CHIEF M • Crotty ,o ♦t ■ aa^ O sll FdL�t®!1/7 SE-2 (77-8) 4 coroaration LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO. 4220 89 -1540 VERTICAL SCALE 1 tt 4 1 BORING NO. 11 PROJECT PROPOSED FIRE STATION FACILITY, NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL G EOLOG IC SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS NO. TYPE W D LL. Q. IN FEET SURFACE ELEVATION 100.0 N WL P.L. SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, TOPSOIL dark brown to brown (may be fill) OR FILL 1 FA (CL) 22 LEAN CLAY, brown mottled (CL) FINE 2 FA 22 ALLUVIUM 6 End of Boring 6-22-89 6 -22 -89 WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START COMPLETE DATE TIME S DEPTH D DEP C AVE - IN DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS WATER LEVEL METHOD 6 11 FA 0 @ 2:40 to 6 -22 2:45 6 None 4 t o None to CREW CHIEF M. Crotty to `wo o .rrr. T �.�..r�.a■ any S E-2 (77.6) .4 ._....- �.,.,....., LOG OF TEST BORING JOB NO, 4220 89-1540 VERTICAL SCALE 111 41 BORING NO 12 PROJECT PROP TA DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL G IC SAMPLE LABORATORY TESTS NO. TYPE W D L.L. Qu IN FEET SURFACE ELEVATION 100,01 ORIG N WL P. L. LEAN CLAY, black (CL) TOPSOIL 1 FA 3 SANDY LEAN CLAY W/A LITTLE GRAVEL, WEATHERED brown and gray mottled (CL) TILL 2 FA 23 6 End of Boring WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS START 6 -22 -89 COMPLETE 6 -22 -89 DATE TIME S DEPTH D DEPITH CAVE-IN DEPTH BAILED DEPTHS WATER LEVEL METHOD 6 11 FA 0 1 -6 @ 2:55 to 6 -22 3:00 6 1 None 4 1 to None to to CREW CHIEF M. Crott to ♦i ■ ® ®A v—sb- FAC ♦ ®!1A SE -2 (77 -8) .4 n corooratinn SOIL BORING LOCATIONS ! I f ..�, _ 4#9 A8 POOL AREA I ' BATH HOUSE I (TOO BE REMOVED) x W N #6 El i #5 2 t- I _ 14 6' z 0 f5 35' PROPOSED PROPOSE A E JFIRE STATONJ � ---� #3 # #11 N I �J 6 - _ 1-00�1 f ! L -,.z - PROPER _ LIN - - - - - fO - - Q' CIQ ffO' jj-Q X !� STANDARD PENETRATION BORING -t FLIGHT AUGER BORING T.B.M. - F.F.E. EXISTING FIRE STATION ASSUMED ELEVATION =100' _ PROP O SED FIRE ST -a YIC CENTER PA A't� CITY OF NEW HOPE , fool NORTH (APPROXIMATELY) JOB NO. 4220 89 -f540 r-on CITY OF NEW HOPE FIRE SERVICES STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 REPORT April 29, 1988 Fire Services Strategic Planning Committee City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 May 3rd, 1988 New Hope City Council Membership City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 Ladies and Gentleman of the New Hope City Council: The Committees Objectives in Phase 1 directive, (under New Hope City Council Resolution # 87 -96), is to identify, Long Range, problems, concerns and opportunities that could relate to the effective treatment of situations that normally would require the City of New Hope Fire Department Emergency Services. The scope of these issues shall consider the Fire Emergency Facilities, Equipment Vehicles, Personnel and other subjects deemed appropri- ate. The information sources are to include a representative cross section of the community. Please find enclosed the written conclusion to the Phase 1 direc- tive as personally delivered to you by a committee member. The Committee will make themselves available, when requested, to the Council Membership to answer any questions they may have regarding the presented report. Sincerely: Mike Casey, Chairperson cc: Committee Membership CITY OF NEW HOPE FIRE SERVICES STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE P H A S E 1 As submitted to the New Hope City Council April 29, 1988 BACKGROUND On July 27th, 1987, THE NEW HOPE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FUTURE ADEQUACY OF THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES IN THE CITY. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -96 A nine member committee was selected by the City Council. The committee consisted of three fire department personnel, two residents, two business owners, a police department representative and a member of the city administration staff. Mike Casey was designated Chairperson of the Committee and the other members, (in alphabetical order), are: Carlson, Carol DeMeules, Rusty Feldman, Harvey Fournier, Don Hokr, Cindy Kastanos, Colin Smith, Doug Stenger, Greg The Committee was charged with the responsibility of determining the long -range needs, problems, concerns, and opportunities confronting fire suppression and emergency response in the City of New Hope. The Committee was also directed to provide recommendations to the City Council on specific courses of action relating to Council selected issues. The Committee will conduct the study in two phases. Phase 1: IDENTIFY THE NEEDS, PROBLEMS, CONCERNS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT RELATE TO SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE THE CITY OF NEW HOPE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY SERVICES. Phase 2: MAKE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES THROUGH COMMITTEE STUDY AND THE USE OF EXPERTS AND /OR City of New Hope Page 1 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee CONSULTANTS ON TOPICS FROM THE PHASE 1 STUDY AS SPECIFIED BY THE COUNCIL. HISTORY OF THE NEW HOPE FIRE DEPARTMENT The New Hope Volunteer Fire Department dates back to 1959 when concerned citizens felt they could provide fire protection to their own community. The original Fire Services consisted of fifteen volunteers and one tanker truck that could pump 250 gallons of water per minute. Prior to 1959 the fire service had been provided under contract with the City of Robbinsdale. The Fire Station was constructed in 1961 at 4300 Zealand Avenue North. In 1967 an addition to the structure consisted of a squad room and a dormitory. The third and last major addition was in 1970 when three bays were added. In 1982 building improvements were made including infrared heaters, thermal doors and double pane windows. Specialized rescue equipment has been added over the years. Through the years the number of vehicles have increased. Pumping capacity has increased to over 4500 gallons per minute. A new rescue vehicle was ordered in 1987 to replace the 1965 utility truck. Delivery is in April of 1988. Rubber coats and boots have been replaced by protective clothing, (OSHA specified), for each member of the department. The New Hope Fire insurance rating is now A5. The City relies on neighboring communities for aerial equipment to reach taller buildings. New Hope's ladders reach to the third floor of the taller buildings (some of which are five stories in height). There are seven buildings located in the City that the New Hope Fire Services ladders will not reach. It is important to note that the majority of our taller buildings are housing for the elderly. City of New Hope Page 2 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee (PUMPERS) (OTHER VEHICLES) 1961 750 gpm Pumper 1965 UTILITY TRUCK 1965 1000 gpm Pumper 1982 PICK-UP 1971 1250 gpm Pumper 1982 AUTO 1976 1250 gpm Pumper 1981 300 gpm Pumper A new rescue vehicle was ordered in 1987 to replace the 1965 utility truck. Delivery is in April of 1988. Rubber coats and boots have been replaced by protective clothing, (OSHA specified), for each member of the department. The New Hope Fire insurance rating is now A5. The City relies on neighboring communities for aerial equipment to reach taller buildings. New Hope's ladders reach to the third floor of the taller buildings (some of which are five stories in height). There are seven buildings located in the City that the New Hope Fire Services ladders will not reach. It is important to note that the majority of our taller buildings are housing for the elderly. City of New Hope Page 2 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee Volunteer firefighters must respond to a specified minimum number (percentage) of fire calls and they have historically responded to calls in excess of the required number of calls. They are a dedicated group of community minded individuals, driven by responsibility and a will to provide a much needed community service. Although compensation and future retirement benefits are a consideration, they are not the driving factors for joining and continued participation. The majority of volunteers join the department because of close associations with fire fighting personnel from New Hope and other communities. In addition to firefighting, the volunteer personnel commit to many hours of specialized training and perform various community services, such as school safety programs, blood pressure screening and community education, etc. Prospective members must live within a designated area which reflects response time capability. Volunteers are required to have a valid driver's license and pass a complete physical examination and a criminal background investigation. City ordinance allows 45 members and staffing generally fluctuates between 28-32 firefighters. In 1969 the position of Fire Chief became the first and only full time position within the New Hope Fire Service. The Fire Chief, among other responsibilities, performs professional and administrative functions in the following program areas, as directed by the City Manager: Fire Emergency Program Management Code Enforcement Safety Building Fire Prevention Health & Sanitation The Director of Fire and Safety, under Class Specifications and Job Description approved 4-30-84, is responsible for supervision of firefighters, Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, Building official, General Inspector, Sanitarian and Clerical Assistant to Director of Fire and Safety. QUALIFICATIONS OF ISSUES The nine member Fire Service Strategic Planning Committee participated in approximately twenty three-hour meetings. The Committee engaged the testimony of experts in the field and spent many individual hours outside of the regular Committee meetings in Subcommittees identifying, sorting and qualifying the Phase 1 Conclusions. conclusions. City of New Hope Page 3 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee The Committee reviewed facilities and equipment and conducted formal and informal interviews with many of the firefighting staff. The Committee reviewed and studied the Fire Services Bylaws, Policies & Procedures, Job Descriptions, Activity & Membership Rosters. The Committee reviewed Fire Service Study reports from other Minnesota communities and looked strongly at future trends in Fire Services. TREND CONSIDERATIONS Some of the trends that have an continue to influence the changing responsibilities of modern Fire Services are: Increased emphasis on fire prevention through community education. Increased senior citizen population, the (55 and older group), has grown since 1970. The senior population in 1985 constitutes 25.1% of the entire New Hope population as compared to 5.3% in 1970. Increased number of buildings that the New Hope Fire Services' ladders will not reach. Increased number of higher density buildings, (apartment complexes), over the last ten years. Increased public education expected from the fire service including CPR, first aid and emergency procedures education, etc. Increased industrial area development, (almost fully developed). Increased transportation of hazardous materials through the City of New Hope by trucks and trains. Increased hazardous material storage and use by New Hope businesses. Increased need for specialized equipment and training for the handling of hazardous materials. Increased Fire Service computerized communication equipment, information review and updates including resources availability, hazardous materials storage in the area information, references on procedures to use in special situations and record keeping. City of New Hope Page 4 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee Increased costs of Fire Service vehicles and equipment and specially trained hazardous materials teams generally support the fact that communities of New Hope's size can not afford to be completely self sufficient in respect to all possible fire services needs. We must work together with other neighboring communities. Increased growth of the Mutual Aid Pact will continue over the years in order to meet the specialty Fire Service Emergency needs of the future. Increased difficulty in recruitment and retention of volunteers. Increased modern health hazards for AIDS and hepatitis requiring special Fire Service personnel training and precautions. Increased state and federal requirements relating to the legal aspects of personnel management, including, confidentiality, hire/fire techniques, etc. Increased interest relating to expanded sharing of fire services between communities. Examples of shared services are the 911 Communication Link, Mutual Aid Pact and Joint Powers Agreements. Increased number of families where both parents work away from home and leave school age children unsupervised. Increased, understanding that the aging of community structures is an ever-changing factor relating to fire service needs. Increased and ever changing state, (insurance), requirements. Increased pressure for lower taxes while fire department and insurance costs are rising. Increased new building designs with more emphasis on appearance than fire safety. EXPLANATION OF SURVEY PROCESS The committee, in response to Council directions, proceeded to seek both community and fire personnel input regarding fire service in New Hope. The first step in the process was to design a separate questionnaire for each of the two groups. It was determined that a pretest of the questions would be given to approximately 10 City of New Hope Page 5 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee people in order to be sure the questions would be easily understood. Based on the pretest feedback, adjustments to the questionnaire content were made by the committee. A subcommittee targeted over 200 people, (Stakeholders), who live, work, or receive services in the city, to receive the questionnaires. Among this selected group were all permanent volunteer fire service personnel. Approximately 45% of all the Stakeholders responded to the questionnaires. The completed questionnaires were then turned over to Arthur Young & Associates for tabulations and evaluation. The results are in the attached reports. ISSUE NO. (1) THE MORALE OF THE FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL, MANAGEMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATION IS DETERIORATING. WHAT STEPS CAN BE TAKEN TO IMPROVE THE MORALE OF THE DEPARTMENT? There is a good solid base of support and commitment by all members of the Fire Department, and City Administrators to the mission of the department as evidenced by the comments and actions of the personnel. However, IT IS BEYOND THE SCOPE AND EXPERTISE OF THIS COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. ISSUE NO. (2) THERE IS AN ONGOING SHORTAGE OF FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL TO STAFF THE DEPARTMENT AT FULL STRENGTH, ESPECIALLY DURING THE DAY. WHAT STEPS CAN BE TAKEN TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN QUALIFIED FIREFIGHTERS? Although an exact number of authorized personnel for staffing the Fire Services has not been identified the Constitution and Bylaws of the New Hope Volunteer Fire Department, dated July 11, 1982, specifies the department will have not less than 10 nor more than 45 Firefighters. It appears that an ideal number is about 38 to 40. This number is based on an old standard formula using .002 times the population. The City of New Hope presently staffs the Fire Services with 31, (Effective February 26, 1988), Volunteer Firefighters. As of January 8th, 1988, one of the 31 Firefighters was on leave of absence, this leaves 30 on call personnel and one full-time person (Fire Chief). Six of the 31 Firefighters are probationary. Five of the six probationary members have been with the department less than five months. For the calendar year 1987, five probationary Firefighter City of New Hope Page 6 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee members have left the New Hope Fire Services for various reasons. Policy of the Fire Department requires that 3 trucks respond to a fire call. This requires between 11 and 15 personnel for proper response. A schedule summary for the 30 on-call personnel, (Effective January 8, 1988) shows the availability, (during a 5-day workweek), of 27.5 persons for night response and 8.2 persons for day-time response. The enclosed summary also indicates that the majority of fire calls are on days, (59%) . Days equal 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Fire Service Bylaws require that volunteer personnel respond to a minimum of 35%, (probationary personnel 50%), of the Fire Calls regardless of the time of day. The response to fire calls has been remarkably good but varies considerably with the time of day and day of the week which verifies the daytime availability problem of firefighters. Another staffing concern is the number of fire personnel staff that are reaching the 20-year Fire service retirement pension eligibility. Good planning is required regarding this concern as the majority of the Fire Fighting experience years are in this group. ISSUE NO. (3) THE PRESENT FIRE STATION STRUCTURE IS AGING AND UNDERSIZED FOR THE FUNCTIONS IT NOW SERVES. WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO ENSURE THAT A FIRE STATION WILL FUNCTIONALLY MEET THE PRESENT AND FUTURE FIRE SERVICE NEEDS OF THE CITY? The City should ensure that their fire station will meet the present and future fire needs of the City and be both functional and maintained in good repair. The original fire station structure is 26 1/2 years old. Although the City only recently established a building replacement fund, there has not been an ongoing, formal, approved budget, (with implementation procedure), for capital structural improvements since 1970 for the Fire Hall. There is no routine or preventative building maintenance for the Fire Department. Adequate space is needed for apparatus, equipment storage and in-house firefighter training, public education, emergency standby quarters for males and females, records and reports area, dispatch area, emergency operations center (EOC) and maintenance area. The areas open to the general public should be handicapped accessible. City of New Hope Page 7 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee The existing fire station driveway exists into a residential area, whether or not this is a significant factor needs to be studied. ISSUE NO. (4) THE FIRE SERVICE VEHICLES ARE AGING AND THE VEHICLE NEEDS ARE CHANGING. WHAT IS AN APPROPRIATE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE AND REGULAR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR EACH EXISTING VEHICLE? HOW CAN ADDITIONAL OR CHANGING VEHICLE NEEDS BE ADDRESSED? The aging of fire vehicles is inevitable. Also inevitable is the need to update the Fire Service with the purchase of new vehicles. Identification and availability of appropriate quantity and type of fire service vehicles will need to be encompassed into a plan. The plan should include capable and ongoing maintenance of the existing and future high technology vehicles and an amortization and replacement schedule. For efficient and effective fire services as well as safer fire fighting techniques, it is essential that there are vehicles available which efficiently meet the fire service needs. ISSUE NO. (5) AS THE COMMUNITY CHANGES AND TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE INCREASES, THE NEEDS OF FIRE SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS ALSO CHANGE. WHAT NEW TECHNOLOGY IN FIRE EQUIPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND PERSONNEL TRAINING WILL BE NEEDED TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITY IN THE FUTURE? There are new and changing equipment needs relating to trends and personnel safety. During a fire emergency, response of personnel and equipment ranks first in priority. This response is controlled by communications, both manual and computer generated. Enhanced communications may have a justifiable direct contribution to insuring that the proper quantity of trained personnel and equipment are efficiently available for the ever - changing variety of emergency response needs in the future. Computerized information updates may encompass the type of personal protection, (clothing, etc.), to be worn for City of New Hope Page 8 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee different type of fires services, training requirements for different classifications within the Fire services and the identification of hazards within the community including hazardous materials storage. New Hope must depend on the neighboring communities Fire Services for effective participation in special Fire Service situations, such as fires in buildings over three stories. This is where the Mutual Aid Pact between surrounding communities can be helpful. Under an effective Mutual Aid Pact, personnel, equipment, training and technology can be pooled in order to encompass large scale emergencies or a specialty fire emergency. What specialty service can New Hope Fire Service offer the Mutual Aid Pact in exchange for special services? During a fire emergency, response of personnel and equipment ranks first in priority. This response is controlled by communications, both manual and computer generated. ISSUE NO. (6) IN REVIEWING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS, POLICIES AND RULES AND REGULATIONS, SOME APPEAR TO BE COUNTER - PRODUCTIVE TO THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF FIRE SERVICE. WHAT CHANGES CAN BE MADE IN THE ABOVE AREAS TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING THE OVERALL FIRE SERVICE? Present structure within the New Hope Fire Services: The Fire Chief is certified by the Personnel Board and appointed by the City Manager. The Training Officer is appointed by the Fire Chief. Probationary Fj approval, (under After acceptable appointment as a the position is Manager. .re Fighters require General Membership their Constitution dated July 11, 1982). examinations, the Fire Chief recommends probationary fire fighter. Appointment to the responsibility of the New Hope City The Fire Chief appoints a probationary Fire Fighter to a position as regular member of the department. The following officers of the New Hope Fire services are elected every year by the personnel, (their peers) , within the New Hope Fire Services: City of New Hope Page 9 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee (1-required), The Assistant Fire Chief (1-required), The rescue Lieutenant (2-required), The Fire Captains (2-required), The FIre Lieutenants The size of the regular membership electing officers is far too small (26 to 40) to expose to the natural interaction in an election process in a peer group especially on an annual basis. This type of potential conflict should be minimized due to the need for team spirit. How can Fire Service Grievances Procedures best be handled so that both sides of an interaction can feel the system is fair? How do you create a win/win situation that can help build morale? As an example, Item #98 in the latest issue of RULES AND REGULATIONS, NEW HOPE FIRE DEPARTMENT, dated September lst, 1982, states "No member of the Fire Services shall consult or meet with a member of the City Council or the City Manager on subjects pertaining to the fire department without the approval of the Chief of the Department. Violation of any of the above listed rules and regulations will constitute a basis for suspension of membership in the department." Consideration should be given to a method that provides for a member to meet with the City Manager regarding a grievance. When were Fire Services written mandates, including Policies, Procedures, constitutions, Bylaws and Job Descriptions, last updated for conformance to new and changing federal and state regulations and requirements? The City of New Hope pays the Fire Services payroll and bills and takes the responsibility for their actions. Is the City assuming the authority that corresponds with the responsibility? THIS REPORT IS THE CONCLUSION OF PHASE 1 UNDER RESOLUTION #87-96 Sincerely, Fire Services Strategic Planning Committee Enclosures: Active Membership Roster Fire Call Activity Summary Arthur Young & Associates Report City of New Hope Page 10 Fires Services Strategic Planning Committee �04 _k - ILVA — J =1 M T o I - M im ■ Voters Asked to Approve New $1.8 Million Fire Station The City of New Hope is asking voters to approve a $1.8 million bond issue for the construction of a new fire station. The referendum question will be on the Tuesday, November 7 ballot and will be the only item on the ballot for New Hope residents. Council members are elected on even numbered years. tests, indicated that many structural problems existed in the present station, some of which could not be corrected within the present building. The firm was hired in December, 1988 and presented its findings in March recommending these four alternatives: One ofthe prime considerations of the City Council in choosing the fourth option last May was the ability of the fire de- partment to use the signal controlled intersection of Xylon and 42nd Avenue North rather than the uncontrolled inter- section of Zealand and 42nd which is now being used. The proposed fire station will be lo- cated on the present site of the munici- pal pool bathhouse. if the bond issue is approved, a new bathhouse will be constructed just west of the municipal pool. The City Council approved placing the question on the ballot after a study, conducted by Bernard Herman Archi- •Remodeling and additions to the ex- isting station. •A new fire station added to the exist- ing bathhouse. •A new building on the site of the present station. •A new station on the site of the pool bathhouse. in addition, the proposed location would eliminate the need to respond to emergency situations using a residential area. Finally, according to the Herman report, "it should be emphasized that even if the building is brought up to code and all items of repair and maintenance are NEW HOPE FIRE CHIEF Doug Smith (left) and "Rusty" Demeules, a member of the Fire Strategic Planning Committee, review the model of the proposed fire station for the City of New Hope. taken care of, the building wi I I not meet the functional or space requirements of the Fire Department. Accordingly, the advisability of spending a significant amountof money to upgrade a building thatwill remain functionally deficient is questionable." The present fire station was constructed in 1961, with additions in 1967 and 1970. Among the major problems are a damaged roof, damaged and cracked brick walls, use of asbestos in the insu- lation and floor tile, damaged overhead doors and non - operational heaters. Building code violations also need to be corrected such as improper length handrails on stairways, a second floor meeting room without a second means of egress, improper ladder in the hose tower, improper ventilation and handi- capped access code violations. In addition, the present fire station is not built to allow for male and female fire fighters. The proposed station would be a two - story building of 15,300 square feet with a partial basement of 1,000 square feet. It would have three drive - through truck bays, a hose tower, an emergency op- erations center, a training area, locker rooms for men and women and offices for the fire officers including the fire chiefwho now has an office in City Hall. It would house the present five fire vehicles, rescue truck, pick -up and sta- tion wagon. There is room in the equip- ment bay to house future equipment needs. Construction of the fire station and bathhouse would begin next year if approved by the voters. The present fire station may be converted into a commu- nity center. The cost to the home owner will vary with the value of the individual home, however, the following chart gives an approximate idea of the amount of additional tax levy for the fire station. MARKET VALUE PER YEAR PER MONTH $60,000 $5 $0.42 $100,000 $20 $1.66 $150,000 $34 $2.83 $200,000 $48 ..... .... .. _ .... . ................:..:. I � .......... `__J Li $4.00 t DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. NEW HOPE RESIDENTIAL 3128 Dean Court QUESTIONNAIRE Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 Version 1.1 Hello, I'm of Decision Resources, Ltd., a.nationwide polling firm located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the City of New Hope to speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing the city. The survey is being taken because your city representatives and staff are interested in your opinions and suggestions. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUSE) 1. Approximately how many years have you lived in New Hope? LESS THAN ONE YEAR ...... 1 ONE OR TWO YEARS ........ 2 THREE TO FIVE YEARS ..... 3 SIX TO TEN YEARS ........ 4 ELEVEN - TWENTY YEARS...S OVER TWENTY YEARS ....... 6 DON'T KNOW /REFUSED......? 2. As things now stand, how long LESS THAN ONE YEAR ...... 1 in the future do you expect to ONE TO TWO YEARS ........ 2 live in New Hope? THREE TO FIVE YEARS ..... 3 SIX TO TEN YEARS ........ 4 OVER TEN YEARS .......... 5 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 6 3. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT ...............1 life in New Hope -- excellent, GOOD ....................2 good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR ...............3 POOR ....................4 DON'T KNOW /REFUSED ...... 5 4. What do you like MOST about living in New Hope? 5. What do you like LEAST about it? 6. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR ...................1 crease in city property taxes if OPPOSE ..................2 it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 3 services at their current level? 1 7. Do you consider property taxes in COMPARATIVELY LOW ....... I New Hope to be comparatively low ABOUT AVERAGE ........... 2 about average, relatively high RELATIVELY HIGH ......... 3 or excessively high? EXCESSIVELY HIGH ........ 4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 5 As you may know, property taxes are divided between the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, and local school districts. 8. For each dollar of property taxes UNDER TEN PERCENT ....... 1 you pay, about what percentage do 10% TO 20 % ..............2 you think goes to city govern- 21% TO 30 % ..............3 ment? (READ CHOICES, IF NEEDED) 31% TO 40 % ..............4 41% TO 50 % ..............5 51% TO 60 % ..............6 OVER SIXTY PERCENT ...... 7 DON'T KNOW /REFUSED......8 As you may know, the City share of the property tax is about percent. I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? EXC GOOD FAIR POOR D.K. 9. Police protection? 1 2 3 4 5 10. Fire protection? 1 2 3 4 5 11. City street repair and maintenance? 1 2 3 4 5 12. Snow plowing? 1 2 3 4 5 13. Animal control? 1 2 3 4 5 14. Park maintenance? 1 2 3 4 5 IF "ONLY FAIR" OR "POOR" IN QUESTIONS #10 -14, ASK FOR EACH: 15. Why did you rate as (only fair /poor)? 16. Other than voting, do you feel YES .....................1 that if you wanted to, you could NO ......................2 have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... ..3 of New Hope runs things? 2 17. How much do you feel you know GREAT DEAL ..............1 about the work of the Mayor and FAIR AMOUNT .............2 City Council -- a great deal, a VERY LITTLE .............3 fair amount, or very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 4 18. From what you know, do you ap- STRONGLY APPROVE ........ 1 prove or disapprove of the job SOMEWHAT APPROVE ........ 2 the Mayor and City Council are SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE ..... 3 doing? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) STRONGLY DISAPPROVE ..... 4 And do you feel strongly that DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 5 way? 19. How much first -hand contact have QUITE A LOT .............1 you had with the New Hope City SOME ....................2 staff -- quite a lot, some, very VERY LITTLE .............3 little, or not at all? NONE AT ALL .............4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 5 20. From what you have seen or heard, EXCELLENT ...............1 how would you rate the job per- GOOD ....................2 formance of the New Hope City ONLY FAIR ...............3 staff -- excellent, good, only POOR ....................4 fair, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 5 The City of New Hope will be asking voters to approve the construction of a new and larger fire station by the municipal swimming pool, just off the intersection of Xylon (ZI -LON) and 42nd Avenue North. The present structure will be demolished and the bath house at the pool will be moved to provide the needed space. The new fire station is felt to be needed to better provide fire and emergency response services to the community. Voters will be asked to approve a 1.8 million dollar bond issue. The impact on the property taxes of the average $100,000 house in the city will be an additional $20.00 -- or $1.67 per month. 21. Would you favor or oppose this STRONGLY FAVOR .......... 1 referendum for a new fire station FAVOR ...................2 in New Hope? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) OPPOSE ..................3 Do you feel strongly that way? STRONGLY OPPOSE ......... 4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 5 IF AN OPINION IS STATED, ASK: 22. Could you tell me why you feel that way? I would like to read you a series of statements other people have told us about the new fire station proposal. For each one, please tell me if it make you much more likely to support the proposal, somewhat more likely, somewhat less likely, or much less likely to support the referendum. If it makes no difference 3 to your decision, just say so. MML SML NOD SLL MLL DKR 23. The current fire station was 3 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 3 4 built in 1961 and does not 3 4 5 6 reflect current fire fighting 5 6 and emergency service tech- nology. 1 2 24. North Memorial Hospital may locate its emergency medical services vehicle in the new facility, reducing response time considerably. 1 2 25. The current fire station is in violation of building codes and needs substantial repairs. 1 2 26. The new fire station would provide better training facil- ities for new volunteer fire fighting personnel. 1 2 27. The City will attempt to pay $75,000 out of existing rev- enues each year to further reduce the property tax in- crease on home owners. 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 28. The current fire station exits into residential areas to the North and into an intersection without a stoplight to the South; the new fire station would send emergency vehicles directly onto a major street. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Robbinsdale School District may ask voters to approve a tax levy this November. The funds would be used to balance the school district budget and avoid further programming cuts. The impact on the average $100,000 house in New Hope would be about $100.00 per year. If the City of New Hope were to place its referendum for a new fire station on the same ballot this November, impacting the average $100,000 house's property taxes by $20.00, which of the following would best describe your voting decision: (A) Vote in favor of both proposals; (B) vote in favor of the new fire station, but against the school district levy; (C) vote against the new fire station, but in favor of the school district levy; or (D) against both proposals. 4 29. Which best describes your probable vote? OPTION A (Y /Y)..........1 OPTION B (Y /N)..........2 OPTION C (N /Y)..........3 OPTION D (N /N)..........4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 5 30. What is your primary source of information about City government and its activities? 31. Do you recall receiving the it ," the city's information publication, during the past year? IF "YES," ASK: 32. Do you or any members of your household regularly read it? 33. Does your household receive the "The Post" newspaper? (IF "YES," ASK:) Do you gener- ally read it? 34. Does your household receive cable television? IF "YES," ASK: YES .....................1 NO......................2 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 3 YES .....................1 NO......................2 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 3 RECEIVE/READ ............ 1 RECEIVE /DON'T READ ...... 2 DON'T RECEIVE ........... 3 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 4 YES .....................1 NO......................2 REFUSED .................3 35. How frequently -- regularly, REGULARLY ...............1 occasionally, rarely, or not OCCASIONALLY ............ 2 at all -- do you or members RARELY ..................3 of this household watch local NOT AT ALL ..............4 programming channels 32 -37? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 5 Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes.... 36. Do any seniors -- people over the YES .....................1 age of.65 -- reside in this house- No ......................2 hold? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 3 37. Do any school -aged children or pre - schoolers reside in this household? 38. Do you own or rent your present residence? YES.....................1 NO......................2 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 3 OWN.....................1 RENT....................2 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 3 5 39. What is your age, please? (READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED) 18- 24 ...................1 25- 34 ...................2 35- 44 ...................3 45- 54 ...................4 55- 64 ...................5 65 AND OVER.. ..........6 REFUSED .................7 40. What is the occupation of the head of this household? 41. What is the last grade of school LESS THAN HIGH SCHOOL ... I you completed? HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE .... 2 VO -TECH SCHOOL .......... 3 SOME COLLEGE ............ 4 COLLEGE GRADUATE ........ 5 POST-GRADUATE ........... 6 REFUSED .................7 42. What is your marital status, SINGLE ..................1 please? (READ CATEGORIES) MARRIED .................2 WIDOWED .................3 DIVORCED ................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 5 43. This November, the only questions ALMOST CERTAIN .......... 1 on the ballot will be the City VERY LIKELY .............2 referendum on a new fire station SOMEWHAT LIKELY ......... 3 and the School District levy NOT TOO LIKELY .......... 4 referendum. How likely is it NOT AT ALL LIKELY ....... 5 that you will vote -- almost cer- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ...... 6 tain, very likely, somewhat like- ly, not too likely, or not at all likely? 44. Could you tell me your approximate UNDER $12,500...........1 pre -tax yearly household income. $12,500 - $25,000.........2 Does the income lie.... $25,001 - $37,500.........3 $37,501 - $50,000.........4 $50,001- $62,500.........5 OVER $62,500............6 DON'T KNOW ..............7 REFUSED .................8 45. Sex (BY OBSERVATION: DO NOT ASK) MALE ....................1 FEMALE /IN HOME .......... 2 IF "FEMALE," ASK: Do you work FEMALE/OUTSIDE .......... 3 outside the home? LIST TELEPHONE NUMBER INTERVIEWER DATE 6 City of New Hope MEMORANDUM DATE: September 26, 1989 TO: Dan Donahue, City Manager FROM: Douglas Smith, Director of Fire & Safety SUBJECT: Staff meetings on the newly proposed fire facility Following is a schedule of meetings to be held with staf to review and answer questions on the proposed fire facility. October 1 7:30 PM City Hall Firefighters October 3 (8-:dO')PM City Hall Planning Commission October 5 9:00 AM Public Works Public Works Staff 2:30 PM City Hall City Staff October 16 7:00 PM City Hall Citizen Advisory Following is a schedule of meetings to be held with the public to review and answer questions on the proposed fire facility. October 11 7 - 9 PM Fire Station Open House October 24 7 - 8 PM City Hall Public October 25 7 - 8 PM Sonnesyn Elem. Public October.26 7 - 8 PM Meadow L ke Elem. Public 1030 7- h)o.r� A71 A model of the proposed fire facility �111 be on display at City Hall during the daytime hours for anyone wishing to review it and ask questions. Following a detailed study in 1988 by the Fire Strate- gic Planning Committee and the City Council, and after exploring a variety of choices, it has been decided that the City of New Hope needs a new fire station. The City Council is asking the voters to op- prove a bond referendum to finance construction of the new building. Last year the City hired an architect to review the present facility to determine whether it could be remodeled or if a new building should be constructed, and to provide the City Council with various options. After a careful review of these recommendations and options in March, it was decided to build a new station. This brochure will provide you with information and answer any questions you may have regard- ing the bond issue or the pro- posed building. Those questions which are not answered can be asked at the various public meetings scheduled throughout the City during October or by calling New Hope Fire Chief Doug Smith at 533 -1521, What is the project? The City of New Hope intends to build, if approved by the voters, a $1.8 million fire station at the general location of the present fire station. The new station, however, would be situated to direct fire and emer- gency response vehicles onto Xylon to better use the traffic signals at 42nd and Xylon to provide a drive through for fire vehicles. What's wrong with the present fire station? The present fire station, built in 1961 with additions in 1967 and 1970 is deteriorating and in need of signifi- cant maintenance and repair work. For example, the roof needs new shingles, repair of the roof deck and insulation. The brick walls are cracking and some places need replacement bricks. Overhead doors need replacement, windows need replacement, and asbestos needs to be removed from all pipe insulation and any tile used commonly when the building was constructed. In addition, major building code violations such as proper ventilation, fire wall separations, proper hall- way egress and proper ladders to the hose tower need to be corrected. Electrical wiring does not meet code, proper energy codes are not met, and the building does not have a fire protection sprinkler system. Finally, the building is not handicapped accessible for the public. How much would it cost to replace or repair the old fire station? Wouldn't that cost less? Repairing the old station may not cost less in the long run since the basic building would still be 28 years old, and the structure will be in constant need of repair. Some of the minor items to be fixed cost about $84,000 according to a report from a consulting architect, but this estimate does not include new electrical wiring, mechanical ventilation in the sec- ond floor kitchen, new heating ducts, energy code repairs, proper stairway enclosures and asbestos removal. More importantly, however, is that some of the repairs cannot be done because there is no room in the building. If the new fire station is built will all of these problems be corrected in the new building? Yes, all the problems of the old building will not be found in the new building as it will be built to current energy, handicapped and building codes. Provisions will be made for both male and female fire fighters. They are not in the present building. Where will the building be located? The new station will be located on the present site of the existing bathhouse for the municipal swimming pool. What will happen to the bathhouse? A new bathhouse will be constructed on the west side of the swimming pool at a cost of $XXXXXXXX. This will be constructed using present City funds and will not be a part of the bond issue. a How do 1 benefit from this new fire station? Better response time (using a signalized intersection) Possibly better insurance ratings and lower premiums (fire) Provide area for possible community center in the future. Where do I go to vote on the Bond issue Referendum? Polling places with map /polling only on promotional -Better parking for municipal pool. -New bathhouse. -Facilities to better maintain fire and emergency equipment. Better communications system for fire fighters. -Emergency Operations Center to be used during major disasters or emergency situations How can I find out more about the fire station and the bond issue? a t fa3 LAkFx`� { RoAn I`I 6E y _T z.' R(ICK FOfiL fto AC7 tl.T 3S7 AVENUli CRY A ,. 77 tP What will it cost me?� Bond issues like any form of tax on property depends ` on the value of the home. The added annual tax can / range from $5 on a $60,00 home to $48 on a $200,000 U60 home. The average home in New Hope is $80+ t the additional tax per year would be $20+-44 ,k4 - . - )(X - / ; ?, L per month. The following table provides an additional breakdown. MARKET VALUE PER YEAR $60, 000- ._ p ... y $ $100,000 $20 $150,000 $34" $200,000 / , "'$48 PER MONTH $0.42 $1.66 $2.83 $4.00 NEW HOPE- GOLDEN VALLEY POST NEWS The City of New Hope Is asking voters to approve a $1.8 million bond issue for the construction of a new fire station. The referendum question will be on the Tuesday, November 7 ballot and will be the only item on the ballot for New Hope residents. Council members are elected on even numbered years. The proposed fire station will be located on the present site of the municipal pool bathhouse. If the bond issue is approved, a new bathhouse will be constructed just west of the municipal pool. The City Council approved placing the question on the ballot after a study, conducted by Bernard Herman Architects, indicated that many structural problems existed in the present station, some of which could not be corrected within the present building. The firm was hired in December, 1988 and presented its findings in March recommending these four alterna- tives: Remodeling and additions to the existing station. -A new fire station added to the existing bathhouse. -A new building on the site of the present station. -A new station on the site of the pool bathhouse. One of the prime considerations of the City Council in choosing the fourth option last May was the ability of the fire department to use the signal controlled intersection of Xylon and 42nd Avenue North rather than the uncontrolled intersection of Zealand and 42nd which Is now being used. In addition, the proposed location would eliminate the need to respond to emergency situations using a residential area. Finally, according to the Herman report, "it should be emphasized that even if the building is brought up to code and all items of repair and maintenance are taken care of, the building will not meet the functional or space requirements of the Fire Department. Accordingly, the advisability of spending a significant amount of money to upgrade a building that will remain functionally deficient is questionable." The present fire station was constructed in 1961, with additions in 1967 and 1970. Among the major problems are a damaged roof, damaged and cracked brick walls, use of asbestos in the insulation and floor tile, dam- aged overhead doors and non - operational heaters. Building code violations also need to be corrected such as improper length handrails on stairways, a second floor meeting room without a second means of egress, improper ladder in the hose tower, improper ventila- tion and handicapped access code violations. In addition, the present fire station is not built to allow for male and female fire fighters. The proposed station would be a two -story building of 15,300 square feet with a partial basement of 1,000 square feet. It would have three drive - through truck bays, a hose tower, an emergency operations center, a training area, locker rooms for men and women and offices for the fire officers including the fire chief who now has an office in City Hall. It would house the present five fire vehicles, rescue truck, pick -up and station wagon. There is room in the equipment bay to house future equipment needs. Construction of the fire station and bathhouse would begin next year if approved by the voters. The present fire station may be converted into a community center. The cost to the home owner will vary with the value of the individual home, however, the following chart gives an approximate idea of the amount of additional tax levy for the fire station. NEW HOPE- GOLDEN VALLEY POST NEWS MARKET VALUE PER YEAR PER MONTH $60,000 $5 $0.42 $100,000 $20 $1.66 $150,000 $34 $2.83 $200,000 $48 $4.00 In addition, major building code violations such as proper ventilation, fire wall separations, proper hallway egress and proper ladders to the hose tower need to be corrected. Electrical wiring does not meet code, proper energy codes are not met, and the building does not have a fire protection sprinkler system, Some of the minor items to be fixed cost about $84,000 according to a report from a consulting architect, but this estimate does not include new electrical wiring, mechanical ventilation in the second floor kitchen, new heating ducts, energy code repairs, proper stairway enclo- sures and asbestos removal, More importantly, however, is that some of the repairs cannot be done because there is no room in the building, 10 If the new fire station is built will all of these problems be corrected in the new building? How do I benefit from this new fire station? *Better response time (using a signalized inter- section), I • Provide area for possible community center in the future, • Better parking for municipal pool, e New bathhouse. •Facilities to better maintain fire and emergency equipment. *Emergency Operations Center, with a better communications system, to be used during major disasters or emergency situations *If built, North Memorial Medical Center will maintain an ambulance and crew on a sched- uled basis, `~ Fire Station 4300 Zealand Avenue North � Tuesday, October 24 (7-8 p,m.) City Hall 4401 Xylon Avenue North Wednesday, October 25 (7-8 p,m, Sonnesyn Elementary School |n addition there are four public meetings scheduled during October. They are as follows: Where do|0mho vote on the Bond Issue 0 Tuesday, November 7'7a.m.fo8p.m. PRECINCT l ..... Sunny Hollow School, 88O827th Avenue North. PRECINCT 2 ..... Sonnexyn Elementary School, 342l Boone Avenue North. PRECINCT 3N ... Crystal Free Evangelical Church, 4225 Gettysburg Avenue North. PRECINCT 3S .... Parish Community of St. Joseph, 3501 Boone Avenue North. PRECINCT 4 ..... New Hope Elementary School, 83O147th Avenue North. PRECINCT 5 ..... YMCA, 760l42nd Avenue North. PRECINCT 6 ..... Hostermon Middle School, 553U Zealand Avenue North. PRECINCT 6E .... North Ridge Congregate Care Center, 5500 Boone Avenue Northi PRECINCT 7 ..... Meadow Lake School, 852562nd Avenue North. PRECINCT 8 ..... VVinnetko Elementary School, 794O55ih Avenue North. PRECINCT 8E .... St. Therese Nursing Home, 8D00 Bass Lake Road. 0 8E BASS LAKE 5� 8 ROAD D ROAD V Fi station to be on 'mmo%#., ballot K a iNew Hope votero will decide on bond issue By Sue Webber Voters in New Hope Nov. 7 will be asked to approve a,$1.8 million bond issue for the con- struction of a new fire station at 43rd and Xylon Aves. N, The proposed new facility would be located on the pres- ent site of the municipal pool bathhouse. If the bond issue is approved, a new $200,000 bathhouse will be constructed just west of the swimming pool. The bathhouse will be constructed with present city -funds and will not be a part of the bond issue. If approved by the voters, construction of the fire station and bathhouse would begin next year. The present 9,000 square foot fire station at 4300 Zealand Ave. N. could be con- verted into a,community cen- ter, according to city officials. New Hope homes ranging in value from "P'60,000 to $150,000 would pay between $5 and $34 per year of additional taxes for the fire station. The average New Hope home valued at $81,000 would pay square foot building with a partial basement of 1,000 square foot. Plans for the sta- tion include three drive- through truck bays, a hose tower, an emergency opera- tions center, a training area, locker rooms for men and women, and offices for the fire chief and fire officers. The fa- cility would house the five current fire vehicles, rescue truck, pick-up and station wagon, as well as future equipment. The need for a new fire sta- tion was pinpointed after a study by Bernard Herman Ar- chitects indicated that many structural problems exist in the present fire station, some of which could not be cor- rected within the present building. In May, the New Hope City Council considered four op- tions: - Remodeling and adding to the existing station ® Adding a new, fire station to the existing bathhouse * Constructing a new build- a 0 Public meetings set Four public information meetings on the proposed New Hope Fire Station are scheduled as follows: * 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the New Hope Fire Sta- tion, 4300 Zealand Ave. N. - 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Ave. N. • 7 to 8 p.rh. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Sonnesyn Elementary School, 3421 Boone Ave, N. * 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at Meadow Lake Elementary School, 8525-62nd Ave. N. For more information, call New Hope Fire Chief Doug Smith, 533-1521. One of the reasons, for choosing the last option was that it will enable the fire de- partment to use the signal- controlled intersection at 42nd and Xylon Aves. N. rather than the uncontrolled, resi- dential intersection at 42nd and Zealand Aves. N. now be- ing used. Herman's report also said, "It should be emphasized that even if the building is brought un to code and all items of of spending a significan amount of money to upgrade � building that will remain func tionally deficient is question able. The present fire station wa constructed in 1961, with addi t ons in 1967 ad 1970, Curren problems, according to Her man's report, include a dam . aged roof, damaged anc cracked brick walls, asbesto, in the insulation and floor tile, THIS NEW, two-story, 15,300 square toot tire station will be built would face east onto Xylon Ave., would replace the current 28 at 43rd and Xylon Aves. N., New Hope, it New Hope voters ap- year-old fire station at 43rd and Zealand Aves. N. prove a $1.8 million bond issue on Nov. 7. The new facility, which qew Hope man asks, "Does New Hope really, need a e department? There's nothing wrong -with people" firefighting duties with Robbinsdale, perhaps Crys- l Plymouth could be in the sharing also. Maybe we explore sharing further." He says, too, that the city de many, excuses for low water pressure and wonders Referenduff., from 1 � ar pale erous code violations, in- repairs,,, proper a stairway eluding improper, length of enclosures and asbestos handrails on stairways, a sec- removal. And, according ',to and • floor meeting room the report, some of the repairs without a second exit, im- cannot be done because there proper ladder in the hose is no room in the building. tower, improper ventilation, and handicapped access code Until 1959, the Village of violations. In addition, the New Hope contracted with the current station is not built to "Robbinsdale Fire Department allow for male and female for service. In 1960, New Hope firefighters. residents approved .a general obligation bond issue for the Major items needing repair current station, would cost about $84,000, ac- cording to Herman's report. Plans for construction of a However, that amount does new fire station began two not include new electrical wir; years ago when a 10- member ing, mechanical ventilation in Strategic Planning Committee the second floor kitchen, new began a study of the city's fire heating ducts, energy code service. • Education: 27 percent of the respondents were high school graduates; 32 percent were college graduates. • Occupation: Profes- sional-technical, 27 percent; owner - manager, 22 percent; blue collar, 23 percent; cleri- cal- sales, 12 percent; and retired, 13 percent. • Income: $25,000 to $50,000, 42 percent; over $62,500, 12 percent; and under $25,000, 12 percent. • Young -children: 44 per- cent of the respondents said they have pre- schoolers at home. Ninety -seven percent of the survey's respondents rated New Hope's quality of life good or excellent. 'Among the top three reasons for liking New Hope were location (26 percent), ',quiet and safe, 15 percent; and neighborhood, 12 percent. When asked where they get most of their information about city government and its activities, respondents listed the New Hope- Golden Valley PostNews = (36 percent), and "newspaper" (24 ; percent). Sixty -eight percent said they receive and read the PostNews; 25 percent don't receive the PostNews. Better than half of the re spondents (5.6 percent) subscribe to cable TV. When asked how often _members of the household watch- local , programming channels, 20 percent said "occasionally", 20 percent said "rarely ", and 13 percent said "not at all." 6 "" PostNews A Brooklyn Center man reports that the new stop sign on 69th and France has "caused more problems than city or county officials knew would occur. The backup that occurs extends down 69th to Drew and it causes lots of residual backup on the side streets like Drew and Ewing and some of the other ones. I think it's more of a hindrance than a help." He wondered, too, why the city. failed to notify local residents before the sign was put in. A Brooklyn Park woman says that as a longtime resi- dent of the city, "we are appalled at our mayor and our council buying the clubhouse at Edinburgh without even con - sulting the people who live out here and pay the taxes. On top of that to hire a man who could not make this a viable, pay- able situation to manage the clubhouse is just another ap- palling thing that our mayor has done. If this comes back on the taxpayers, there will have` to be a revolt out here. We have been taking so much out here all of these years, and When we .do approach the council it's a combatant approach always with them. We are not consulted, and I think this should have been voted upon and the taypayers should have had something to say about this." s A New Hope women says that as a 22 -year resident of New Hope, "I am once again concerned about the lack of communication between the city council and the residents of New Hope. Now, on Nov. 7 we are going to be asked to vote for a new fire barn, which we have not heard anything about. Is this another "mall" type approach to .taxation for city residents? If we are going to have a school referendum at the same time, I will vote for the kids before I vote for a new fire barn that I don't know anything about. Come on, city council, get with the program. Keep us informed. We are adults." a A Brooklyn Park woman says she attended the meeting last Saturday that Jerry Sikorski and Bill Luther held at the Brooklyn Park community center. "And considering the taxes and everything else that's going on nowdays, I was thoroughly shocked to find out that there were exactly five people there ... it seems to me that if we want to get anything done by the government there has to be more than the apathy that's shown especially in Brooklyn Park, considering the numbers of our last election. If people don't start to get in- volved, I am afraid we are in for a lot of trouble."