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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1986 PAGE 6 Brookman Motor Sales: 48 month lease, with 15,000 miles/year limit and 5 years/50,000 mile warranty. Estimated monthly cost $140.35 Suburban Chrysler -Plymouth: Said that purchase is cheaper than leasing. Estimated purchase price = $5,995. Package includes standard 2.2 litre engine, manual transmission, 4-door, 5 spged., no air conditioning, factory rustproofing. Dealer rustproofing would add $189.00 at Brookman or $249.00 at Suburban. Both dealers suggested ordering as soon as possible, since Chrysler plans to suspend production of Horizons in February in order to relocate the production plant. An order in December could still be paid for or financed out of 1987 funds. There was discussion regarding if a purchase might be better because of the low interest and the vehicle would have to be put out for bids. Administrator Overby also asked if the Building Insspector should be able to drive home to Hastings or just use it for building inspections. Another alternative would be to use the Jeep until a decision has been made by Mahtomedi. This would be a good compensation package and should be in the budget. This will be discussed at the next meeting. City Attorney City Attorney Knaak stated that his time expenditure was well underestimated. Now, his rate figures out to be under $15/hr. where the municipal rate is $60/hr. Knaak presented a proposed change of $500 month which would include one City Council meeting a month, or more if need be, along with 5 consultation hours. City Administrator Overby felt this was a reasonable request. Councilwoman Armstrong felt it was justified and did not see any problem with the proposal. Arlyn Christ stated it is budgeted already, but suggested we watch the need to utilize our City Attorney. 6. VFW Ballfield Purchase The Parks Commission has this on their agenda and some of them still want the City to find a way to acquire this property, despite the City Council indication at a previous meeting that the purchase is not needed. Councillors Dunn, Armstrong and Christ expressed no interest in purchasing the VFW Ballfield. City Administrator Overby will write the VFW and ask them if they would consider donating its ballfield property to the City in order to keep the land in its present use. The proposed 1987 budget will be reviewed and Councillors should contact Marilyn Banister with any questions they might have. The / City Council will approve the 1987 Budget- as presented or amended