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City Council Minutes September 3, 1985 Page Three ~ COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FOR THE KING AND MAIN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS AND THAT THE COST OF THE STUDY NOT EXCEED $3,800, AND FURTHER THAT THE STUDY BE BROKEN DOWN AS TO THE DOCUMENTATION OF HOURS AND RATES. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED. THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8. Replacement of Tires for City Dump Truck The City Street Superintendent, Phil Hals, stated that the City was in need of two matched sets of tires for the two 1978 IH Tandem Dump Trucks. The Street Super- intendent indicated that the tires he is looking at are Good Year Steel Belted Radial Traction Grip and are purchased through the Hennepin County Purchasing Coop for $171.28 each totalling $2,740.28. The City Street Superintendent further indicated that he was requesting the Council to approve the addition of "Power Down" hoists for the two Tandem dump trucks which would be used for winter snow hauling. The Street Superintendent noted that the Power Down body hoists would help speed up the process in winter snow removal. The Street Superintendent further noted that the trade-in price of the hoists could be included on the 1985 Equipment Certificates. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE TWO SETS OF TIRES FOR THE TWO 1978 IH TANDEM DUMP TRUCKS AND ALSO TO PURCHASE POWER DOWN BODY HOISTS FOR THE TWO TANDEM DUMP TRUCKS AND FURTHER THAT THE COST OF THIS EQUIPMENT BE PUT ON EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 9. Park Shelters - Lion's Park The Street Superintendent addressed the Council and stated that he would like per- mission to advertise for bids for suppliers to furnish the materials to build four open shelters in the Lion's Park. He further noted that the materials would be delivered to the park and assembled by Street Department personnel. The Street Superintendent stated that the shelters would be paid for from the monies received from the MN Lawcon Grant and further indicated that the estimated cost for the shelters would be approximately $6,000 per shelter. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR FOUR OPEN SHELTERS TO BE LOCATED IN THE LION'S PARK. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 10. Administrative Subdivision Request by John Weicht/Public Hearing Mr. Rick Breezee, the Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Mr. John Weicht was requesting an administrative subdivision to move an existing property line approximately 15' feet so that a new structure, which was recently built by Mr. Weicht, would meet the City's setback requirements. The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the office facility being constructed on the property was for a trucking operation. The Building and Zoning Administrator further stated that in order to grant the administrative subdivision, a private road agreement would have to be entered into with the City of Elk River because there is no road at the present time to access the property, and also that the road being built into the property should be hard surfaced and dust free. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. There was no one for or in opposition of the matter.