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July 26, 1976 Page 4 Referring back to the Lion's request for a $45 reimbursement for the cost of a chipper to haul away diseased trees, Council- man Baumgartner stated that refunding this money would be setting a bad precedent. He commended the Lion's for their actions in removing the 5 trees of the senior citizen and the 4 trees on the boulevard; but the point remains that the expense was incurred without prior Council approval and now they present the bill for payment. Councilman Pickar agreed that Councilman Baumgartner had a good point about expending public funds without approval. Councilman Shelquist stated that the Lion's had, in fact, saved the City about $150. Jack Shields, City tree inspector, had estimated removal of the four trees on the boulevard at $200; the Lions did the work and are only charging us $45 for the cost of the chipper. Atty. Meyers said if Council can determine that this expenditure is for a valid public purpose, namely removal of four trees on the boulevard, it is a legal expenditure. Make it clear in the motion that you are not setting a precedent. Council must determine if this is a valid public expenditure. Councilman Pickar suggested that the Lions present a bill to the City stating what the $45 is for. MSP ( Pickar- Shelquist) to authorize expenditure of $45.00 for reimbursement to the Mounds View Lions Club for removal of four city trees at 7890 Greenwood Drive with the stipulation that the Lions submit a statement or bill showing that the fee is for the removal of the four trees on city property. Roll call vote: Councilman Pickar - aye Councilman Shelquist - aye Councilman Baumgartner - nay Acting Mayor Hodges - aye Motion carried. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1975 -4A. Eng. Hubbard stated the City had received three bids for the Mounds View Square Shopping Center drainage. Low bidder was Central Landscaping, Inc. for the amount of $11,654.50, compared to the engineer's estimate of $13,200. He recommended awarding the bid to Central Landscaping. Admin. Achen asked for a recommendation on the type of pipe to be used in the project. Eng. Hubbard stated corrugated pipe would be adequate, but for bid purposes, it made no difference as the price would be the same for either corrugated or reinforced concrete piping. Councilman Baumgartner asked what portion this project covers? Eng. Hubbard stated piping will run from Long Lake Rd. to the first entrance of the shopping center. Councilman Shelquist asked the Eng. if he had any knowledge of Central Landscaping? Eng. Hubbard replied that Comstock & Davis had checked them out and recommended the firm. Central Land- scaping is a landscaping firm, the Engineer didn't know who the subcontractor would be.