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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1995 The developer has expressed concern regarding the first condition. He is anticipating problems with his mortgage company and banker regarding the financing of improvements in the new plat. If this lot is included in the final plat the new owner would be required to sign the final plat document and possibly be a part of the financing arrangements. Although the purpose in proposing condition No. 1 was to provide a "clean" legal description ie. Lot 1, Block 1, approval of this condition could adversely affect the developer's financing of the utilities. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the minor subdivision as submitted with conditions No. 2 and No. 3 only. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The developer, Mr. Rocky Goertz was in the audience and asked for clarification. He noted that the subdivided property will be financed by a VA mortgage and requiring the lot to be a part of the plan would cause many problems. It was explained that the City Council approved the subdivision without the requirement that the lot be part of the plat. CONSIDERATION OF HENNEPIN COUNTY TRUCK BIDS, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that a one (1) ton utility truck for the Sewer and Water Department was budgeted for 1995. The City has bid this vehicle through the Hennepin County Purchasing Division. Two (2) bids were received by the Hennepin County Purchasing Division for the one (1) ton truck cab and chassis. The first bid was from Polar Chevrolet for $16,390.00 and the other bid was from Iten Chevrolet for $16,587.00. Hennepin County Purchasing Division awarded the bid to Thane Hawkins/Polar Chevrolet, Inc. for $16,390.00. Mr. Schumacher noted that bids are about 10% to 15% higher than in 1994. He also noted that since these bids are for cab and chassis only, he will be returning to the City Council with bids for the utility box and equipment. Those bids are anticipated to be approximately $11,000.00. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the purchase of a one (1) ton truck cab and chassis through the Hennepin County Purchasing Division from Thane Hawkins/Polar Chevrolet, Inc. for $16,390.00. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher was asked if an existing vehicle would be traded in on the new truck. Mr. Schumacher said no, the Public Works Superintendent normally places out dated vehicles on the Hennepin County auction. PAGE 11