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:B. l.J:r. Phillip Casperson appeared before the City Council to ask what progress was being made with the Peterson Addition road improvement and rail crossing. It was explained to Mr. Casperson that easements were now being prepared .. and that approval of the crossing was being secured from the :Burlington.... Northern Railroad. No action was taken by the City Council on this item. Open Mike Report The City's Sewer Superintendent, Darrell Mack'J briefly discussed with the City. Council the sewer backup situation involving Mr. Edward Schwartz on Ma.in Street. Mr. Mack informed the Council that Mr. Schwartz had refused the installation of ball check drains in his basement because he did not wish his basement floor to be broken up. Mr. Mack also informed the City Council that additional problems to those now being experienced, would oc.curwhen.the new school was built and added to the sewer line, thus making a holding tank at the utilities water treatment plant only a temporary solution. Councilman Otto suggested that the parties concerned be invited to a future City Council meeting todiecuss the pro~lem and possible solutions and that Darrell Mack return with additional information, such as maps, street grades and profiles and additional solutions if available. .. 5. :Bid Award for Fire Apparatus A representative of the Fire Department was present at the meeting and indicated to the members of the City Council that the bids received by Superior Ford and General Safety for the fire truck chassis and apparatus respectively were acceptable with two additions: 1. The frame of the chassis should be lengthened at the cost of $30.00. . 2. The front axle should be set back at the cost of $390 .00. . .. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO AWARD THE :BIns FOR FIRE APPARATUS TO SUPERIOR FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $26.945.00 AND TO GENERAL SAFEI'Y IN THE AMOUNT OF $46.630.00 PLUS THE AllOVE MENTIONED ADDITIONS. COUNCILMAN TOTH SIDONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 6. Bingo Ordinances The City Attorney, Dave Sellergren, briefly presented the bingo ordinance to the members of the City Council, explaining that the ordinance basically followed the format of other ordinances adopted by municipalities in this area.. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 79-4. AUTHORIZING AND REGULATING :BINGO IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMAN OTrO SIDONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 7. Resolution authorizing Municipal Utilities to join Power Cooperative Discussion and action on this item was postponed pending action by the utilities Commission on this item. 8. Check Register COUNCILMAN 0Tl'0 MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CII:reK REGISTER. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. .