Board approves wood-hauling contract for storm cleanup and OKs concert addendum

Public Works Director Terry Ciciora and Engineering Executive Office Manager Heather Evans presented a hauling agreement to move mulch produced from trees downed in the August storm, and the board approved the contract with LAP Wood Products on Sept. 4.

Evans explained the private grinder had quoted $650 per load to send material to the landfill while LAP Wood Products would charge $450 per completed trip to transport ground wood from a city-designated location, with each load a minimum of 120 cubic yards. LAP Wood Products indicated interest in as much product as the city can produce and the possibility of future chipping arrangements; Attorney Alex Kutanovski noted the cost could be eligible for FEMA reimbursement.

The board also approved an addendum to the previously approved Ready to Live concert agreement presented by PACE Director Adam Graper. Because ticketed entry is free, the addendum allows free entry for the first 4,000 attendees, allocates revenue to cover the city's and promoter's expenses and then applies a 75%/25% split of remaining revenue as described in the minutes. Both items were approved by unanimous voice votes.