Aug 13 2026 City of Alma Building committee minutes

August 13, 2026 City of Alma Municipal Building Committee 2:00 p.m. 1225 S. Main St. location & 314 N. Main St. Chairperson Larry Grisen called the meeting to order with the following members present: Richard Champeny, David Earney via Zoom, Clerk-Treasurer Sharaya Reed, and Deputy Clerk Michaela Handke. Also present: Breanna Guntner and Bill Boettcher from the architect firm of Lien and Peterson, Joe Wick, Ben Schams, John Hadley, Cindy B. from Olympic Builders, Crystal W. from Fowler & Hammer, Lee Collins from Collins Plumbing, Jenni Mohr from Rhom Const., Noel K. from Dell Const., and Kyle K. from R.J. Jurowski. Five bids were presented for Phase 2. The bids were opened and read allowed in no particular order. All bids included addendums 1 & 2 and a bid bond. Rhom Construction - $761,940.00 base bid, $28,792.00 for alternate (Epoxy floor coating) Fowler & Hammer Inc. - $951,000.00 base bid, $25,500.00 for alternate R.J. Jurowski Const. - $767,888.00 base bid, $31,119.00 for alternate Dell Const. - $796,200.00 base bid, $35,000.00 for alternate Olympic Builders - $769,000.00 base bid, $43,000.00 for alternate The bidding window was closed and the bids were reviewed. Motion by Grisen seconded by Champeny to table the bids for one month and authorize Bill Boettcher to speak with the contractors to get a breakdown in costs. All members voting yes. John Hadley asked what the budget was for Phase 2. Bill Boettcher said we were looking at $600,000.00. Boettcher was surprised at how high the bids came in at. He thought the electrical high cost had a factor in it. Phase 1 construction is being finished up. The committee went over details of the move. Who will be doing what? How are files being moved? How will the office hours be maintained during the move? Phase 3 discussion. What to do with the current City Hall? Think of ideas. Parking, viewing platform, etc.? Motion by Champeny seconded by Earney to adjourn. All members voting yes.