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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 3, 1984 Page 5 8. City Administrator's Report: i A. Preliminary Plat extension of time request for Midland Meadows ( Mr. Stockstead, developer of Midland Meadows, appeared before the City Council to ask for a 1 year extension of the preliminary plat approval of Midland Meadows. The 1 year extension is requested due to the slow economic situation with the new housing market. M/S/P - Eder/Mazzara - To adopt Resolution 84-28 granting a one year extension of time of the Preliminary Plat approval for Midland Meadows. (Motion carried 3-0) B. Election Equipment Pursuant to the demonstration of the punch card election equipment by a representative of E.L. Marketing, before this regular council. meeting, the following action was taken by the City Council. M/S/P - Dunn/Mazzara -- to authorize the City Administrator to purchase: the required material to implement the punch card voting system in Lake Elmo for the approximate cost of $2500 from E.L. Marketing. (Motion carried 3-0) Dunn stated that in anticipation of any problems with this system, we should seek the cooperation of people like the Jaycee's to set up informational meetings, etc., to get people orientated to this system. Klaers stated a demonstration unit will be set up in City Hall and we could possibly put up a demonstration unit, at the Bank, Library, County Fair; put on demonstrations where it will get the most exposure. Also, give it print in the newsletter. C. Street Sweeping Bids 9 In 1983, the City had a problem with the contractor who received the bid„ This contractor (McPhillips) is again the 'low bidder. for 1984. However, because of previous difficulties with this contractor, Maintenance Foreman Wisdorf has recommended that the bid be awarded to the second lowest bidder (Allied Blacktop). M/S/P - Dunn/Mazzara - to award. the 1984 Street Sweeping Contract to Allied Blacktop in the amount of $2450. (Motion carried 3--0) Dunn feels that McPhillips should be notified as to why he was denied the bid, as he was the .lowest bidder. D. CIP Equipment for Parks: Tractor (Tabled) E. MEED Employee Administrator advised the City Council that the City does not have to provide Workman's Comp. or health insurance and is not eligible, as a government agency, for the additional $1.00 per hour to cover these expenses. Also, the employee will be paid directly by the County and the City's only functions will be to fill out a time sheet, and supervise the employee.