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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 2004 3 C. Fire Dept: Grass Rig Tires Fire Chief Malmquist has reported that the new grass rig chassis was delivered under the State Contact with tires that are not suitable for the off-road use this vehicle will encounter. He recommended that more off–road suited tires be installed, which will increase the cost to the City for the vehicle over that which has been approved by the Council. Two options were available: 1.) Trade the tires with a local tire dealer at a net cost of $703.92 or 2.) Purchase another set of tires under the State Contract at an estimated cost of $550 (and keep the tires now on the chassis as spare inventory). It was unclear as to what load range tire will be required and if that load range will be available under the State Contact. Staff recommended authorizing an increase in the total cost of the grass rig by not to exceed $702.92, with the understanding that if the State Contract tires can be purchased at the proper load range at a lower cost, that is the option the Fire Chief will use instead. Council member Siedow didn’t think we should have spare tires to store if we go with Option 2. M/S/P Siedow/Johnston - to authorize an increase in the total cost of the grass rig by not to exceed $750, with the understanding that if the State Contract tires can be purchased as the proper load range at a lower cost, that is the option of the Fire Chief will use instead. (Motion passed 4-0). D. Building Permit at 5699 Keats Avenue: Council member Johnston reported he had gone out and looked at the fence being built at the above address. He noted there are no current materials stated in the code for a fence and if the fence is over 6’ in height it requires a building permit. Council member Siedow said it looks like a building is going up and not a fence. He said the property owner, who is a planning commission member, was working on the fence Monday night and has not gotten a permit. The Building Official said the property owner bermed around the area to be fenced. He said the maximum height from grade is 8’, not roofed, not solid, and could be fabric material. Mayor Hunt said the direction of the Council has been to enforce our codes as best as can be defined. He asked the Building Official to make a list on what the code doesn’t address. Council member Siedow asked the Building Official to get photographic proof that the fence is being worked on and then red tag it. 8. CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT: A. Update on VFW Ball Field Lights The City Engineer reported that he had contacted the vendors, received revised costs which were listed in his memo dated April 14, 2004. The Engineer requested authorization to enter into a purchase agreement with MUSCO lighting for installation of the poles; and, authorize City staff to acquire an easement from the Hagbergs for a utility easement.