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October 10, 1978 The discussion returned to the police car bids. The carryall bids were for 7553.00 and 8058.00; the Malibu - 7097.00 and the Volaire - 6751.00. Mr. Zelinka asked if there was a savings on the suburban and Chief Myhre said, Yes, especially in the tires. Mr. Zelinka asked if a part of this could be attributed to the fact that he, Chief Myhre, drives this vehicle almost exclusively and Chief Myhre said that was possible. Chief Myhre said maintenance on the suburban was 33% less than the other cars with the exception of gasoline. Mayor Karth said he had talked to three of the officers and they had objected to the suburban because it is too big, too hard to turn around and uncomfortable. Mr. McLean asked if these officers had commented on the 'down sized' cars and Mayor Karth said, Yes, their main concern was their size in the car. They felt they would not be comfortable in a small car. There was general discussion on the hours spent in the car, the reason for a Police Department, the recommendations of Mr. Volk and Chief Myhre for the suburban, that the Chief of Police should designate which vehicle should be used. It was suggested that the officers put their preference in writing and explain why and get it to Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. Schneider moved to hold any decision on this matter until the Oct. 23, 1978 meeting and ask the bidder that submitted the bid on the Malibu to have the vehicle here for Council inspection that evening. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. The Public Hearing on the Street vacation was called to order at 9:30 P.M. Mr. Locher read the notice of legal publication setting forth the street being considered. the time and place of the hearing. This notice was published twice in the Forest Lake Times. Mr. Locher also presented an affadivit from the. City Clerk that this notice was posted in three public places two weeks prior to this hearing. This vacation deals with Lois Lane. The building housing the Sport Shop was constructed on the street right -of -way. The original discussion was that 5 feet should be released from each side of the street. However, in checking the footage, Mr. Gotwald had recommended 8 feet in either side. This would leave the City with a 50 foot street and Mr. Gotwald had felt this would be sufficient. THis will give that building a 1 foot plus clearance. After some discussion on this matter, Mr. McLean moved to approve vacating Lois Lane from a 66' street right -of -way to a 50' right -of -way, with 8 feet being vacated on either side of the street per the legal description as shown and written. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to close the hearing at 9:37 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. The legal and engineering costs are to be paid by Mr. Arnold Nutter, the petioner. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. MCLean . Motion declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz reported on the meeting of the Personnel Commission held on October 4, 1978. The Commission had interviewed four persons to fill the postion of apart -time plice officer. The Personnel Commission had recommeded the employing of Mr. Kenneth Kjer, of Blaine. He is presently employed by the City of New Hope as a Patrolman and had also