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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 1981 -5- ENGINEER'S REPORT CONTINUED: Well # 2 - Frazer moved, seconded by Eder, to authorize the Engineer to proceed with the maintenance review and report back to the Council. Discussion: Cost is a major concern. Mottaz questioned whether a maintenance review would adequately identify potential problems. Morgan suggested the Maintenance Foreman verify if the maintenance on the pumphas been properly performed. If he cannot satisfactorily answer this question, then, proceed with the Engineer's review. Fraser felt the more careful evaluation was the more prudent approach. Morgan stated that if the City is dissatisified with the present well maintenance company another firm should be considered. Eder recommended the Maintenance Foreman and the Administrator review the service records, to determine if the equipment is being properly serviced, and report back to the Council. Motion failed 1-3. Morgan, Mottaz and Eder opposed. This will be reviewed at the next Council meeting. D. Bond Release for Tablyn Park II - Administrator Whittaker reported that part o t e developers security for Tablyn Park II was in the form of a 1/10 interest mortgage over several lots. The developers have asked that this mortgage be released on certain lots so they can be sold. The Engineer reported that the improvements in Tablyn Park II have been completed and accepted by the City. A $750 cash escrow is still maintained by the developer, in favor of the City; and, in the opinion of the Engineer, further security is not required. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to release the mortage. Motion carried 4-0. E. Seal Coating Bids - The Council reviewed the three bids receive for seal coating. Allied Blacktop Company was the low bidder. The Engineer recommended the Council accept the low bid from Allied. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to accept the Engineer's recom- mendation, and award the contract to the low bidder, Allied Black- top Company. Discussion: The Engineer reviewed the seal coating unit price proposal. The Council instructed the Engineer to keep the total cost, including construction and engineering, within the budgeted amount. Motion carried 4-0. OLD BUSINESS: A. Office Plans - Mottaz moved, seconded by Morgan, to table discussion of the office plans until June 2, 1981. Motion carried 4-0. B. Little Sunfish Name Change - The Administrator, on the Councl s recommen ation, contacted the DNR on the process necessary to change the name of "Little Sunfish Lake". He advised the Council that if a new name is submitted before the DNR's final list of lakes is completed a long review process can be avoided.