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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 1996 • Council Member Lyden suggested that Mr. Taylor recommend two options to Council that he feels would rectify his issues regarding the vehicle in a fair and reasonable manner. Council Member Kuether indicated that even if Council went so far as to refund Mr. Taylor's money and take possession of the vehicle, it would have to be resold at the City's expense. Mayor Landers suggested that such action might set a precedent for every purchaser of City - owned equipment to raise unfounded complaints. Council Member Lyden pointed out that defending such a matter legally would also be costly to the City. • Council Member Bergeson referenced a copy of a vehicle title which included a line item that could be marked if the vehicle had been damaged and the damage amounted to 70% of the cost. He pointed out that the amount the City paid for repairs to the vehicle represented more than 70% of the City's purchase price. Council Member Kuether pointed out that the amount spent by the City for repairs included considerable additional work beyond repair of the damage which resulted from the accident, which consisted of a door and side panel. Council Member Bergeson asked what value that 70% damage comparison would be based upon --the value before or after an accident. Mr. Hawkins explained that the 70% would be based upon the value prior to an accident. Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Hawkins if he felt comfortable that the City had not checked this item on the title. Mr. Hawkins explained that due to the age of the vehicle, legally that disclosure was not required. Mr. Hawkins added that the vehicle came from New Jersey to the Big Lake auction, and that Mr. Volk did not feel that apparent damage would amount to more than 70% of the value of the vehicle. Mr. Hawkins also pointed out that Mr. Taylor's complaints about the vehicle are not the result of the sideswipe accident which took place four or five years ago. Council Member Neal moved that Mr. Hawkins be directed to draft correspondence to Mr. Taylor stating basically that the City has no legal obligation to repurchase his vehicle. Mayor Landers seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson asked the age of the vehicle when it was purchased by the City. Mr. Hawkins stated that the vehicle was five years old when purchased by the City. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Minutes of Special Council Meeting, October 14, 1996 (Council Member Neal was absent) Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the minutes of the special Council meeting on October 14, 1996. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.