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Elk River City Council Minutes June 26, 1995 Page 3 e indicated that they have resubmitted a bid of $20,350 which is still substantially lower than the second low bid. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE REPAINTING OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO RAINBOW, INC., WITH A CHANGE ORDER TO BRING THE BID UP TO THE STANDING PRICE OF $19,610. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.5. Update on American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Proiect The City Clerk updated the Council on the status of the American with Disabilities Act Study which has been completed by the city's ADA Consultant, Julee Quarve-Peterson. She indicated that the study consisted of a review of the city's policy, services, procedures, facilities and parks as they relate to the ADA law. The City Clerk informed the Council that Julee Quarve-Peterson will be present on July 1 7 to update the City Council on the study and to answer any questions. She further noted that staff is requesting the City Council to appoint an ADA Coordinator for the City of Elk River. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPOINT SANDRA THACKERAY AS THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT COORDINATOR. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.6. Discussion of Volunteer Appreciation Proaram e The City Clerk updated the Council on a draft program she has put together for the purpose of showing the city's appreciation to those serving on boards, commissions, and task forces. The program consists of a dinner for the volunteer and a partner or spouse, a gift for the volunteer, and a Certificate of Appreciation for those whose terms have expired. The City Council discussed the proposal. It was the consensus of the Council that only volunteers be invited to the appreciation program. The Council further indicated that the Economic Development Authority and Utilities Commission receive payment for their services and, therefore, would not be considered volunteers. It was also the consensus of the Council that the City Council and a staff liaison from each committee or group attend the appreciation program. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPRECIATION PROGRAM INCLUDING DINNER, GIFT FOR THE VOLUNTEER, AND CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION WITH THE CONDITION THAT NO COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ATTEND THE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PROGRAM OTHER THAN THE CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF LIAISONS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.7. Update on City Jacket Proiect e The City Clerk indicated that staff has been requested to see if employees are interested in purchasing city jackets. She stated that after polling the employees she found that there were some employees who were interested in purchasing jackets. However, the majority of them were not willing to pay for the jacket.