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City Council Meeting June 9, 198~ Pfige Eight 18. Jacobsen Administrative Subdivision The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Jake Jacobsen has requested an Admin- istrative Subdivision for property located on the east side of Tyler Street be- tween 200th and 197th Avenues and further indicated that Mr.. Jacobsen 's Sub- division is in compliance with all City ordinances. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO ESTABLISH JUNE 22. 1981 AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MR. JACOBSEN'S ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 19. Barrington Place Project and Bid Award The City Administrator indicated that the Barrington Place Improvement Project was bid with Phase 1 and 2 and Phase 1 only as an alternate and further indicated that on the advice of the City's Bond Council, Springsted Inc., it is recommended that the bid award be made in two phases. The City Administrator indicated that it is recommended that Phase 1 be awarded at the June 9, 1981 City Council meeting and that Phase 2 be awarded upon the date of the sale of the Improvement Bonds in August. Mr. Gary Santwire indicated that he has submitted a letter of credit to the bank for his security on the Improvement Project. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-18 ORDERING THE BARRINGTON PLACE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 81-19 AWARDING PHASE 1 OF THE PROJECT TO HEH CONSTRUCTION INC. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 20. Fire Truck Bids Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Don Millslagle had submitted the highest bid of $3,500 for the fire truck and further indicated that at the May 4, 1981 City Council meeting, the Council rejected the bids received,as they felt $3,500 was not a fair price for the fire truck. Mr. Don Millslagle indicated that his offer of $3,500 was a fair offer and because the City had not specifically reserved the right to reject the bids, he felt the City should honor his bid. Councilman Toth indicated that he felt the fire truck was worth more than $3,500 and was not in favor of selling the truck at that price. The City Administrator indicated that the City Attorney indicated that there was no statutory reference to this specific situation and further indicated that there was no case law in Minnesota regarding this specific situation. The City Administrator further in- dicated that he felt the City does have the right to protect the interest of its taxpayers in the conducting of its affairs. Mr. Don Millslagle indicated that he would make a new offer of $4,000 for the fire truck. Councilman Toth indicated that he was not in favor of the $4,000 bid and suggested that the City again request bids for the sale of the fire truck. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO ACCEPT THE OFFER FROM MR. DON MILLSLAGLE OF $4.000 FOR THE FIRE TRUCK. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 1-2. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT AND TOTH OPPOSED.