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e e e City Council Minutes January 28, 1991 Page 6 5.5. Road Side Mower Quotes COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A TIGER MOWER FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT AT A PRICE OF $11,500. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 5.6. Baler Purchase for Liquor Store COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A BALER FOR THE LIQUOR STORE FROM E.P. BALER MANUFACTURING, INC AT A COST OF $3,795 WITH THE MONEY TO COME FROM LIQUOR STORE PROCEEDS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 5.7. Old City Hall Demolition The City Administrator indicated that it is the consensus of the City Council to remove the old Ci ty Hall building but a formal motion is necessary to get the project underway. He indicated that Phil Hals, Street Superintendent will be the project manager. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE OLD CITY HALL. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 5.8. Police Department Truck Scale The City Administrator explained that the City has received several complaints regarding the fact that there has been an increase in the truck traffic on local City streets. He indicated that in order to enforce the weight restrictions on city streets, the City would like to purchase a truck scale to weigh the trucks. Councilmember Dietz indicated that it appears that there is one main offender and suggested sending a warning letter to this offender and see if the problem ceases. He further suggested that the Police Department watch the situation and report their findings to the Council regarding the number and type of trucks using alternate routes. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he would like to table a decision on this item until a full Council is present. 5.9. Public Hearin~ Date to modify TIF Districts 1 & 3 The City Administrator indicated that the City has not had a response from Ms~ Jenne regarding the City's offer to purchase her property. He indicated that the City should not set a public hearing date to modify TIF Districts 1 & 3 until the City receives a response from Ms. Jenne. 9. Check Re~ister COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.