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March 13, 1978 Page 3 Administrator Achen explained that the contract is used to remove diseased trees from public property within the City and on private property if the property owner should choose to use J B's services and pay for them. Councilmember Baumgartner asked what the total cost of the contract was. Administrator Achen replied that it would depend upon the number of diseased trees that were removed, and that that number would be determined after the tree inspector submits his report next month. He added that last year approximately $6,800 was spent on tree removal, of which $1,400 was the City's share, with the other $5,400 coming from private property owners who used the service. Attorney Meyers recommended that the City request the contractor to put in writing that he is aware of the disposal problems and new regulations. MSP (Ziebarth Baumgartner) to accept the low bid for tree removal from J B Tree Service, contingent upon the City receiving a letter from the contractor indicating that he is aware of the disposal problems. 4 ayes LAWN MOWER BIDS Administrator Achen reported that bids were received from five firms for the front mounted rotary mower. The low bid was received from Toro for $5,190. One bid was received on the trailer, for $750. The bid for the mower exceeds the budget of $4,200 but $1,800 was budgeted for the trailer, so the combined total still remains within budget. Councilmember Ziebarth questioned why the bid on the trailer was so much lower than what was budgeted for and questioned if the City was getting what they really wanted. Administrator Achen replied that the estimate on the cost of a trailer was made by the previous park director and that he was not sure what guidelines were used. He added that he believed the trailer was what the City wanted. Engineer Hubbard added that the City had specs written on the equip- ment and that the bids met the specs. MSP (Rowley Hodges) to accept the bid from Toro rotary mower at a purchase price of $5,190, and for $750, contingent upon a double check of the to make sure it is what the City really wants. for a front mounted trailer model GM 72 specs on the trailer 4 ayes ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT Administrator Achen reported that the Festivities Commission has sub- mitted a request for approval of expenditures. He added that the City Council had previously indicated tht they would allow the Festivities Commission to recommend the use of any supplemental funds. He reported that last year the Festivities Commission activities were virtually self- supporting.