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APPROVED AS AMEND�d NOVEMBER 8, 2006 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Purchase of Two Ladder Fire Trucks: The Assistant City Administrator presented the Council with the Fire Chief s request for consideration of a proposed letter to a vendor regarding the purchase of two used ladder fire trucks. The letter advises the vendor that the City is continuing to consider the purchase of 75' and 100' ladder fire trucks at a price of one million dollars, with a decision expected by November 8, 2006. Attorney Filla said that he does not object to the proposed letter with certain modifications that he presented to the Council, including a title with the words, "Non- binding." Council Member Smith is concerned with the fiscal responsibilities to the City. M/S/P Conlin/Johnson — to sign a "Non -Binding Letter of Intent" to Rosenbauer/General Safety Equipment, as modified by the City Attorney. (Motion passed 3-0) 12, CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS AND REPORTS: A. Mayor Johnston reported that he attended a recent meeting at the Metro Council, along with Administrator Rafferty and the design team. The meeting was attended by Chair Bell, Regional Administrator Weaver and Environmental Services Moore. At that meeting the City was advised that the METC would favorably consider relocation of up to 500 future dwelling units south of I O`" street to the Village Area He rioted that this - would require an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan and the successful completion of the village Area Plan to the satisfaction of the City Council, and therefore, constitutes a work -in -progress. B. Council Member Conlin proposed to the Council that it would be very appropriate to have a plaque made in memory of Administrator Rafferty. The Assistant City Administrator stated that the naming of a building is also appropriate, and that the Parks Commission had recommended renaming Carriage Station Park, to the Martin Rafferty Memorial Park. C. Council Member DeLapp: Absent D. Council Member Johnson: Absent E. Council Member Smith stated that she supported Council Member Conlin's recommendation of a plaque. REMINDER: October 18 and 30, 2006, at 6:30 p.m., Special Planning Commission Meetings on Zoning Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2006