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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1987 PAGE 9 on Cty Rd. 17 where a radar system can be used all the time, not on a rotating basis. Councilwoman Armstrong commented that it's great to have a new working radar system, but she has talked to Attorney Blondin who said that the Lake Elmo Deputies are not showing up in Court, and then the cases are dismissed. So even with new radar it doesn't do much good if they don't follow through and show up in court. Deputy Swanson stated he personnally has made all court dates and would make sure his partner will follow through. M/S/P Moe/Graves - to authorize the purchase of the Kustom SP10+ radar system in the amount of $1600. (Motion carried 5-0). C. City Assessor's Contract Renewal City Assessor Frank Langer was hired by the City in July of 1986. His current charge for service is $3.96 per tax parcel. Frank is requesting renewal of his contract for the period July 1, 1987 thru June 30, 1988 and approval of a new per parcel rate of $4.25. City Administrator Overby reported that the actual contract expenses are paid out after January 1, 1988 so the contract renewal poses no problem for this year's budget. The percentage increase amounts to 7.3%, but Frank had pointed out that he has been charging other cities in Washington County the $4.25 rate already. He also noted that the County's rate will likely go from the current rate of $4.40 per parcel to $4.70 so the new rate of $4.25 still represents a savings of cost to the City. Mayor Christ stated that a year ago Frank came to the Council and offer them 10 percent under the county's rate. It was decided to keep Frank at his current rate until the County takes action to raise their rate, so when they go up Lake Elmo will automatically go up as well, but still remaining 10 percent under their rate. This would be consistent with the conditions that Frank was acceptable to a year ago. M/S/P Graves/Armstrong - to offer to extend Frank Langer's City Assessor's Contract with Lake Elmo from July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988 on a per parcel assessment service charge basis set at 10 percent less than that charged by Washington County. (Motion carried 5-0). D. Equipment Trailer for Public Works Department Maintenance Foreman Dan Olinger explained that there has been a need for an equipment trailer in his department for a long time. For the past 2 1/2 years, the maintenance crew has been using a trailer belonging to Carl Olinger at no charge. However, this is no longer a awe situation. Olinger recommended the R2026 trailer, $4200, because it has a nice