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1 January 11, 1982 1.2` the ad for this had been published for three weeks in December and four letters had been mailed. Two bids had been returned and they are very close. Chief Myhre recommended that the bid of Burke Brothers be accepted. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked who did the towing for 1981 and Chief Myhre said, Auto - Medics. He was asked if there had been any complaints and Chief Myhre said, No. Mr. Kulaszewicz felt that the record of Auto - Medics was such that he felt we should continue with this firm. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to award the tow- ing contract for 1982 to Auto - Medics. Mr. Reinert pointed out that this is no direct cost to the City except for the times when a City vehicle needs to be towed. He felt that it is for the convenience of the public and it is necessary to contract with a firm that has a record of good service. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. CABLE TV STATUS REPORT Mrs. Elsenpeter reported that copies of the approved minutes of the Cable TV Commission will be included in the Council packets. A proposal from the Cable Companies is expected sometime in February. Mrs. Elsenpeter reported that one of the major concerns with this City delas with the requirement of new installation of cables - should they all be underground or may they be above ground where current above ground cables exist? She asked that the Council review the information provided in order to keep updated so that a valid decision can be made at the time it is necessary. Mayor Benson asked if this City is at a point of no return in conjunction with Cable TV? Mrs. Elsenpeter said the City can remain as is until it is time to award a franchise to a cable company. At that point in time, it will be necessary to make the final decision. If this City becomes part of the franchise, then there is a return of 5% of gross income of the company. There was some discussion on this figure - how is it arrived at? Mrs. Elsenpeter said this is the minimum that will be accepted and is a negotiable figure. This is a standard figure that is used. Mr. Reinert felt that this should be negotiated - the larger the percentage the more advantageousto the City. Mrs. Elsenpter said she would talk to the Commission on this figure. 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - RESHANAU SHORES The public hearing for the Plat Reshanau Shores was called to order at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Gotwald requested that this hearing be continued until January 25, 1982 at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Marier moved to continue this hearing until January 25, 1982 at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz, Motion carried unanimously. PARK BOARD REPORT Mr. Schymacher reported that the Park Board had requested that parks be posted prohibiting recreational vehicles within the parks. There was dis- cussion on the amount of damage being done by these vehicles and whether the cost of administrationg the use ban would not exceed the cost of repairs.