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II Session 1314, Minutes Page 2 August 23, 1982 Tax Waiver - 6536 Etzel (#3). The City Manager recommended waiving back taxes and liens on the vacant lot west of 6536 Etzel, which the adjacent owners would like to purchase. They intend to keep the property maintained and use it for additional yard and play area. Mrs. Metcalfe moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Mr. Adams seconded the mo- tion, which carried unanimously. IMPROVEMENT OF HARRISON AVENUE The City Manager said bids were received for the improvement of Harrison Avenue, Project No. 729, as follows: R & E Asphalt Service, Inc. $ 77,331.17 Midwest Mudjacking, Inc. 78,102.74 Jim Noonan Contracting, Inc. 78,802.30 Thoma Paving Co. 79,094.86 Southard Construction Co. 80,087.15 Maplewood Construction Co. 83,921.78 Maryland Heights Concrete, Inc. 87,903.26 B & K Construction, Inc. 91,590.35 N. B. West Contracting 101,257.00 Engineer's estimate $ 84,387M Community Development funds will pay for the improvement. Mr. Ollendorff recommend- ed that the award be made to R & E Asphalt Service, Inc., 10526 Page Avenue, St. Louis, for their loweEt and best bid of $77,331.17. Mr. Lieberman said he had requested that this item be removed from the Consent Cal- endar because the area in question has had a severe stormwater drainage problem for some time, and he wished to be certain the problem would be corrected. He said as- surances must be given to residents that the contract would be let to the contractor under the terms of the engineering drawings that would be reviewed by MSD, City en- gineers, and the neighborhood to guarantee that there will be adequate removal of stormwater in that area. Mr. Robert Watson, 7546 Wayne, whose property on the southeast corner of Wayne and Harrison bears the brunt of the stormwater overflow, was asked to come forward. Mr. Watson said he went over the plans with the assistant city engineer, and they looked fine, as long as there is no deviation. He asked what would be done to correct the problem if the street resurfacing made the problem worse. Mr. Ollendorff was asked to comment. Mr. Ollendorff said the street was designed in such a way that it would address the drainage problems, Proper engineering standards were adhered to, with several catch basins added ar_d grates adjusted to give maximum access to the catch basins. He said a great deal of time had beer. spent designing this street and he was confident that the design would take care of the problem. Mr. Lieberman said he was willing for the project to get under way, as long as the City Manager understood that there will be close scrutiny of the project as it con- tinues, and assurances must be given by the City that the plans will be fulfilled