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Council accepts low bid subject to bidder's confirmation for teardown at 2210 Third Avenue West; motion carries 4‑1
Summary
The council authorized staff to attempt to accept the low bid for demolition and removal of a mobile home at 2210 Third Avenue West, contingent on the bidder confirming the original price; the motion passed 4‑1.
The International Falls City Council on May 19 authorized staff to accept the previously received low bid for teardown and removal of a mobile home at 2210 Third Avenue West, contingent on the bidder's agreement to honor the same price.
City Attorney Chelsea Nelson said the property owner had been given until May 15 to remove the unit but had not done so; the state has also become involved addressing other issues at the trailer park. Nelson told the council its two immediate options were to give more time to the owner or to accept the low bid and attempt to contact that bidder to see if the price would still be honored. Councilor Wagner moved to accept the low bid subject to confirmation; Councilor Buller seconded. The council called the question and voted; the motion carried 4‑1.
Implementation: staff will reach out to the low bidder to confirm the price; if the bidder does not agree to honor its original offer, the council directed staff to pursue next steps, which could include rebidding or other enforcement actions. The record did not identify the bidder by name during the public vote.
