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Special Council Meeting October 19, 1981 95 A Special Council meeting was called to roder at 8:15 P.M., Monday, October 19, 1981 by Acting Mayor Elsenpeter. Members present; Kulaszewicz, Jaworski, Elsenpeter. Members abosent; Maoyr Gourley and John McLean. Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Volk and Chief Myhre were also present. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the 1982 Budget and Resolution 81 -39. Mr. Jaworski moved to waive the "no smoking" rule. Mr. Kulaszewicz second- ed the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Fuel Converson - Mr. Volk briefly reviewed his propane fuel proposal. He had already given each Council member a prepared booklet showing cost com- parisons between propane and gas. He proposed to convert 8 ehicles, 4 public works, 3 police and building inspectors vehicles. After the initial cost of vonversion there will be a cost savings of about $12,000 per year on fules. In 1982 the net savings will be approximately $4,600.00. Mr. McLean arrived at 8:20 P.M. Mr. Volk was asked who would actually convert the vehicles and he said what- ever propane company that received the bid would send a trained representa- tive to the City to convert 1 or 2 vehicles and train the City mechanic to do the conversion. After the initial training period all vehicles would be converted by the City mechanic. Captial Outlay - Each item of capital outlay was discussed, 1 dump truck to replace the 1971 Chevreolet, 1 one ton utility truck, plow wing for the 1974 dump truck and tractor for mowing ponding areas and boulevards. The mower for the tractor is part of Parks capital outlay. Mr. Volk described the proposed storage area fence and the need for it. Street Lights - Mr. Volk indicated the 10 new lights were for platted areas where street lighting was not a requirement of the developer. Street Improvements - Mr. McLean asked what the proposed street improve- ment schedule involved and Mr. Schumacher stated that the first item would be to establish what roads could be designated as 'state aid' roads. The amount in the budget is just for maintenance and some seal coating. Mr. Jaworski asked if a list of roads that may qualify for 'state aid' assistance sould be prepared. Mr. Schumacher said an engineer would have to do this. He asked if Mr. Volk has drawn up a plan that shows what street is to be improved in what year. Mr. Volk said he has a five year street plan There were several financing options discussed including assessments, bonding and combination, etc., for financing street improvements. Park Department - Mr. Schumacher indicated that there are several capital outlay items omitted, leaving only a mower for $3,000 and storage area fence for $975.00. Personnel - Mr. Volk explained he felt he needed a full time parks and forestry person. He felt he needed a person with expertise in landscaping and possibly supervision. He further explained that there are now people working in the parks totaling nearly 40 hours per week but not one full