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Elk River City Council Meeting May 8, 1995 Page 4 e COUNCILMEM8ER DIEn MOVED TO TERMINATE THE CLERICAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE POLICY BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1996. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5~0. 5.10. Leaislative Uodates City Administrator Pot Klaers updated the City Council on several legislative issues. Mayor Duitsman informed the City Council that the ditch legislation has been passed by the House and Senate. 5.11. Consider Purchase of Administration Vehicle The City Clerk indicated that after receiving Council authorization to purchase a vehicle for city stott employees, Gary Schmitz requested quotes for 0 vehicle trom three local dealerships. She stated that quotes were requested on both a new and a used vehicle. The City Clerk informed the Council that the low quote tor the new vehicle was from Miller Chevrolet for 0 1995 Chevy Corsica in the amount of $14,196. The low quote for a used vehicle was submitted by Saxon Motors for 0 1994 Chevy Corsica with 20.700 mi.les in the amount of $10.427.50. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO PURCHASE THE USED 1994 CHEVY CORSICA fROM SAXON MOTORS AT $10,427.50. COUNCILMEMBER fARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4~ 1. Councilmember Holmgren opposed. e Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he voted against the motion because he felt the city would be better served with a new vehicle. 5.12. Uodate on Aoolication Process for Secretarv/Receotionist The City Clerk informed the City Council that she has received 55 applications for the Secretory/Receptionist position vacated by Kristy Mansfield. She indicated that she would be offering 0 recommendation for hire to the City Council on Monday, May 22. 8. Other Business Mayor Duitsman indicated that he hod been contacted by 0 member from the Gorden Club with 0 request to plant flowers on city property. Councilmember Dietz suggested putting in tennis courts on the city property. Dove Anderson. Park and Recreation Commission Chair. indicated that he has requested the Garden Club to make a presentation to the Pork and Recreation Commission. Discussion was held by the Council regarding the possibility of both flowers and tennis courts being located on city property. 6.1. Wastewater Treatment System 1994 Annual Reoort e Darrell Mock. WWTS Superintendent. presented the 1994 Wastewater Treatment System Annual Report. Much discussion was held by the Council regarding the life of the sludge land and the possibility of using some of the sludge land for recreational fields.