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City Council Minutes February 3, 1992 Page 2 . The Council commended Phil Hals and the street Department employees for the job they do and especially for the money they save the City by building their own equipment. 5.1. Consider Bids for Purchase of 4 X4 Truck Phil Ha1s explained that bids were opened on Monday for the purchase of a 4 X 4 cab and chassis truck. He indicated that the City received only one bid from Elk River Ford at $18,452. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM ELK RIVER FORD FOR A 1992 F350 4 X 4 CAB AND CHASSIS AT $18,452. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2. Consider Sale of Asplund Brush Chipper Phil Hals indicated that he has put an ad in the Elk River Star News for the sale of an Asplund brush chipper but has received no quotes for the chipper. He requested permission to advertise in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the Street Superintendent to advertise for the sale of an Asplund brush chipper in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. 6. Administration Department Annual Report/Sandy Thackeray . Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk, reviewed the Administration Annual Report. She informed the Council that Brenda Ebner and Alice Heinecke were invited to attend the meeting because much of the work described in the Annual Report is completed by Brenda and Alice. The City Clerk explained the duties and responsibilities of the Administration Department. She further reviewed some statistics regarding licenses and Council meetings. The City Clerk reviewed some of the accomplishments that have taken place in 1991 and further informed the Council of future projects which will be taking place in 1992. The City Clerk explained the the Administration office runs very efficiently considering the enormous work load and thanked Brenda Ebner and Alice Heinecke for their efficiency and dedication. 7.1. Consider Request for Speed Study by Police Chief The City Administrator indicated that the Police Chief has received numerous complaints from citizens who live in the area of County Road 30 and Denver Street regarding the speed limit. He stated that because of these complaints, the Police Chief is submitting a resolution to request Sherburne County to request the Commissioner of Transportation to do a speed study of this area. . COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-04, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING SHERBURNE COUNTY TO REQUEST THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY CERTAIN ROADS IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.