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City Council Minutes )-~Qv~mb~J;'" 7, 1.983 l'ageFive Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he could see no reason to wait for the closing of the bridge. COU~CILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO CLOSE THE CITY'S END OF THE BRIDGE AS SOON AS l'OSSIBLE. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION l'ASSED 4-0. 10. l'urchase of squad cars for calendar year 1984 The City Administr~tor indicated that on October 24th, the City received bids for squad cars budgeted for calendar year 1984. The City Administrator further indicated that the City received bids from all the local automobile dealers, and the apparent low bidder is Elk River Ford at $10,674.09 per vehicle. The City Administrator indicated that the bidders also quoted prices for trade-in of the 1981 LeBaron and the 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. The City Administrator further indicated that in comparing the bids with the Hennepin CountYf.,COOp~ erative purchasing squad car bid, there is a difference of approximatley$100 between the Elk River Ford bid for the City and the low bidder on the Hennepin County Contract. The City Administrator indicated that City staff is suggesting that the City trade one vehicle, the 1981 LeBaron, and retain the 1982 Ford for use by the City's Building and Zoning Administrator. The City Administrator further indicated that the City Staff suggests that the Building and Zoning AdministratoJ;"s pick-up truck be used for animal control and that the trade be made between the Police Department and the Building and Zoning Department. Further discussion was carried on regarding the trade of vehicles between the Building and Zoning Department and the Police Department, and the City budget regarding payment of the squad cars. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARDING OF THE POLICE SQUAD CAR BID FOR TWO SQUAD CARS TO ELK RIVER FORD IN THE AMOU~T OF $10,674.09 EACH WITH A TRADE I~ OF THE 1981 LEBARON. COU~CILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION l'ASSED 4-0. 11. Easement Agreement for Old Highway 101 Bridge Replacement The City Administrator indicated that the City Staff and City Engineer have been negotiating an acquistion of an easement with Mr. Al Nadeau for reconstruction of the old Highway #101 Bridge. The City Administrator indicated that the easement is necessary so that the City may trespass on Mr. Nadeau's property during construction, and also provide for some sloping and rip-rap at the projects completion. The City Administrator further indicated that Mr. Nadeau has ex- pressed some concern that in return for the easement Mr. Nadeau receive some assurance, that upon completion of the project he would be able to obtain access right-of-way, which covers most of his parking lot and a ,small corner of his existing building. The City Administrator indicated that the agreement between the City of Elk River and Mr. Nadeau addresses Mr. Nadeau's concerns regarding the right-of-way that his parking lot is on, and that a small corner of his exist- ing building is on in return for the easement required by the City. The City Administrator indicated that the agreement is not specific as to how much right- of-way will be released as the City does not know at this time exactly how much can be released. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Al ~adeau has reviewed the agreement and has agreed to the proposed agreement.