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170 A letter dated May 20 from Coon Rapids Chrysler Plymouth, Inc. was read stating that our acceptance of their bid for a police car.had been received too late (after May 12) for the factory to accept the order for a current model car. They suggested either waiting for the 1970 model (to be introduced in Oct.B- Nov. 1969) or to get a regular Fury 1 with heavy duty equipment. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had discussed this with the police, that they felt it would be better to wait for the 1970 model car. They would have to re -apply for bids later. Mr. Bohjanen suggested that a letter be sent to the company telling them our decision. This will be done. The Clerk had received three copies of the Lexington Fire Contract to be signed, two to be returned to Lexington. Mr. L'Allier noted that the fees were the same; Mr. Locher would check. The Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of May 21 were read: Then the letter from Mr. Gotwald regarding Mr. Cecil LaMotte on the road bond was read, giving costs for Class 5 gravel base, bituminous prime coat, 2" bituminous plant mix surface and integral curb, seal coat and drainage structure at $5,635.00, bond at $8,452.50; for the above using machine laid curb rather than integral curb, cost at $6,910.00, bond at $10,365.00. Also, that Mr. LaMotte Should submit a set of plans for approval, showing designed street grades and drainage structures. There was discussion of the two types of curling, Mr. Rosengren favoring the integral curb which is cheaper and lower in height and would not have to be cut for driveways as it can be driven over also it is not likely to be chewed up by the snowplows. Mr. Cardinal felt that on Mr. Lochers approval, it was okay that Mr. LaMotte provide a cash deposit in the amount of the bond rather than an actual bond, this way Mr. LaMotte is drawing interest on his deposit at the bank rather than having to pay 7 1/2 per cent interest on a bond besides pledging collateral; the money on deposit cannot be released without notification by the Village; the bank will send a letter stating that the money has been placed on deposit in favor of the Village. Mr. Bohjanen asked whether water would stand on the streets when the integral curb is used and was told no, since the grade would eliminate this. The plans have been checked by the P&Z. There was discussion of widening the end of the street or making a cul- de -sac for a turn around. Mr. Cardinal moved that the Council approve the preliminary plat for LaMotte's first Addition with the following stipulations: 1) that a 20' strip of land be taken out of the park land (proposed) on the street side immediately adjacent to the road for approx. 200' to be used for turn - around; the cost of this is not toexceed that of a cul -de -sac. 2) that Mr. Gotwald determine the extra cost of this additional strip of roadway; that he then make a new estimate for the total cost of the road work after Mr. LaMotte has put in the base, that the estimate be made in two separate jail /$ 4.yd ,i, / MIXOfi/ 04/, a,%4i parts, one for the blacktopping and another for the curbing, so that two separate bond deposits could be made, one then to be released earlier as soon as the work is completed on that part. 3) that the bank send a letter stating that cash in the amounts of the bonds has been placed on deposit with them. 4) that the final plat contain grades and specifications under our ordinance. 5) That Mr. LaMotte pay the additional Engineering fees for the new estimates. 6), that Mr. LaMotte give us notice ahead so that the hearing of the final plat can be set. 7) that Mr. LaMotte comply with the completion date of July 1, 1970 for the roads. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously.