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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />NOVEMBER 26, 1997 <br />1998 BUDGET The City Administrator reviewed his memo dated November 21, 1997 <br />MODIFICATIONS which outlines modification made to the proposed 1998 Budget. These <br />modifications include a reduction in the Sheriffls Budget of $900, the <br />addition of $8,060 to the Capital Improvement Budget for equipment and <br />parking lot upgrades at the Old Fire Hall, and a recommendation that auto <br />repair and auto wholesalers licenses be increased from $25 to $100. The <br />Administrator reported that he is recommending the increase in these <br />license fees based on a survey of similar fees in other cities as well as the <br />cost of staff time in processing a license. The Administrator also pointed <br />out the amount of code enforcement activity involved in these types of <br />businesses. <br />Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RE.SOI UTIONNO. 97-11-291-APPROVING THE <br />MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROPOSED 1998 BUDGET AS <br />RECOMMENDED BY THE CITYADMINISTRATOR <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Pedersen. <br />Ayes (5) Scalze, Pedersen, Fahey, LaValle, Morelan. <br />Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />COUNTRY The City Administrator reported that repairs are necessary to the Country <br />DRIVE Drive water main due to dama~e caused by corrosive soils. Quotes were <br />WATER MAIN requested for the repair work. One quote was received in the amount of <br />REPAIRS $24,720. The cost of this repair would be paid from the Water and Sewer <br />Capital Reserve Fund. <br />Morelan suggested that stainless steel bolts be used in makin~ the repairs <br />given the corrosive soils in the area. Council discussed the additional cost <br />of stainless steel, and the concern with keeping the cost of the repair work <br />under $25,000. The Administrator suggested that an option may be for the <br />City to purchase the bolts and provide them to the contractor. <br />Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOI,UTIONNO. 97-11-292 -AWARDING THE QUOTE OF <br />FRATTAI.ONE EXCAVATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,720 FOR <br />REPAIRS TO THE COUNTRY DRIVE WATER MAIN WITH THE <br />SUGGESTION THAT STEEL BOI.TS I3E USED IN THE REPAIR <br />WORK, IF PRACTICAL <br />10 <br />