Schwandt Sanitation of Paynesville v. City of Paynesville

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

Schwandt Sanitation of Paynesville hauled refuse for the city of Paynesville under a contract. As the contract term drew to a close, Paynesville offered to extend the contract for another year. While Schwandt was unwilling to sign the extension contract, Schwandt continued hauling refuse for Paynesville.

Paynesville then solicited bids for its refuse hauling. The contract was awarded to the lowest bidder, West Central Sanitation, Inc. Schwandt commenced action against Paynesville alleging breach of contract, violation of open meeting and competitive bidding laws, and…