1. Head Start building recommendation

Head Start April 3, 2008 6 final authority and will ultimately make the decision of their choice from the seven bids received. Mr. Wagner and Mr. Montplaisir were in agreement that the highest bidder should not be removed from the recommendation list for the commission. MOTION, passed Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Montplaisir seconded to remove the bid received from Kent Wild, Wild & Associates in the amount of $81,900, as they plan to demolish the building and thus destroying its history. Discussion: Mr. Burdick suggested that if the committee is making a recommendation to the commission other than the top dollar bid they should state a compelling reason for their decision so the commission would understand the committee decision. Mr. Wagner reminded the committee that the commission must stay within their legal perimeters. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously, MOTION, passed Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Montplaisir seconded to remove the bid from John Strand, in the amount of $1.00 as a concern for adequate funding exists. Discussion: Mr. Montplaisir said he feels if Mr. Strand were really interested, the bid amount would have been more viable. Ms. Walvatne disagreed with removing Mr. Strand's bid as she is familiar with the work of Mr. Wolberg and the Kilbourne Group. She said an art facility in the neighborhood would affect each person individually. The art studio would be giving back to the neighborhood as residents could visit and participate in events at the facility. Building residential living space would take that opportunity away from the neighborhood and community. Mr. Wagner said that Mr. Strand's group displayed a great deal of passion for the project; however, he has concerns about the project being feasible. Upon a roll call vote the motion passed with three members voting in favor. Mr. Bennett and Ms. Walvatne opposed. MOTION, passed Dr. Strom moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to remove the bid from John Ommen, J.M. Rentals LLP for $65,000 from the list as Mr. Ommen did not show an interest by providing addition information or attending the meeting. Upon a roll call vote all members voted in favor. MOTION, died for lack of a second Dr. Strom moved that the bid from Donald Kounovsky in the amount of $25,555.55 be removed from the list. Discussion: Ms. Walvatne said she Is against removing Mr. Kounovsky as he has done a great deal for the Horace Mann neighborhood and she is confident he would see the project through as proposed. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Dr. Strom seconded to remove the bid from Bruce Moe, B.K. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $94,500 from the list as the proposal does not seem to satisfy the needs of the area. Dr. Strom said she is not sure a day care facility would generate revenue. Mr. Montplaisir Is concerned regarding mixing commercial and residential. Upon a roll call vote the m~tion carried unanimously.