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March 28, 1977 Page 3 Regarding Item C, Mayor Pickar expressed concern that the specifi- cations for the front mounted rotary mower were designed around one particular manufacturer's model and that they would exclude other potential bidders. Admin. Achen stated that he thought the specifications were written around one piece of machinery but that was intended to establish a standard rather than exclude other bidders. The specifications indicate that other manu- facturers can propose equipment of equal or superior quality. It is difficult to write specifications any other way without doing considerable research on technical aspects of the equipment. This requires technical expertise and much time. Councilmember Ziebarth asked if the items underlined in the specifications cor- relate to the underlined statements in the above paragraph. Admin. Achen stated that he assumed the underlined areas were to be emphasized. Councilmember Ziebarth asked how do the manufacturers that bid react to the specifications? Admin. Achen stated that he would not know until bids are received. If only one or two are received, it may indicate a problem exists in our specifications. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to approve the specifications for purchase of a front mountei rotary mower and set the opening of bids for 10:00 AM, Monday, April 11, 1977. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CLARA FORD ADDITION FINAL PLAT Admin. Achen explained that the Council approved the Clara Ford Addition preliminary plat last May 10, 1976. On May 21 Mrs. Ford withdrew her subdivision request. Then on March 24, 1977, she requested the City proceed to approve the final plat. Since the six month time limit for submission of the final plat had expired, it is necessary for Council to waive the deadline. She was represented at the Council meeting by Ken Sjodin, who explained that Mrs. Ford had withdrawn her request on May 21, 1976, because she did not want to subdivide her property on the centerline as the Planning Commission and Council had requested. Then on March 24, 1977, she decided to proceed. The final plat does conform to the terms of Council approval of the preliminary plat plus the engineer's requirement of an additional 30 foot drainage easement. The latter is in keeping with the recommendations of the Banister Short Storm Drainage Report. Admin. Achen recommended Council approve the final plat. MSP (Pickar Rowley) to approve a time extension not to exceed 30 days (April 28, 1977) for the Clara Ford Addition. MSP (Hodges Rowley) to adopt Resolution No. 821 approving the final plat of the Clara Ford Addition. TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT FOR FASHION DISCOVERY AT MOUNDS VIEW SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER There was no one present Lo represent Fashion Discovery. Fashion Discovery erected a temporary 6x10 foot interior lighted sign on the Center parking lot without a sign permit. The staff directed that the sign be removed until the City Council issues such a 5 ayes 5 ayes