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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2013 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />B. Resolution 8076, Approving the Purchase of Three Police Squad Vehicles <br />and Equipment Setups. <br /> <br />Police Chief Kinney requested the Council approve the purchase of three police squad vehicles <br />along with the equipment setups. He explained these expenses were included within the 2013 <br />budget. The need for these vehicles was discussed in detail. He noted the fleet would be <br />increased by one squad car, due to the addition of a K-9 unit in 2012 and to meet the needs of the <br />department. He recommended approval of the purchase of three squad cars along with the <br />equipment setups. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty had anticipated the K-9 unit would require its own squad. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause questioned how the three unmarked vehicles were used by the <br />Police Department. Police Chief Kinney stated these vehicles were used by himself, the Deputy <br />Chief and investigators. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause asked if the Police Department could lose one of the unmarked <br />squads to keep the fleet at the same level. Police Chief Kinney commented if that were the <br />Council’s direction, he would let go of the unmarked 2002 Impala. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause inquired what the City could anticipate to receive after auctioning <br />the two used squad cars. Police Chief Kinney stated the sale of one squad car last year brought in <br />approximately $3,500. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller questioned if the new vehicles would be equipped to work with the <br />new 911 system, when it comes online. Police Chief Kinney commented the City would be using <br />some new tablets, but for budgetary reasons, would also be using some of the old equipment as <br />well. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8076, <br />Approving the Purchase of Three Police Squad Vehicles and Equipment Setups. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty stated it was of the utmost importance for the patrol units to have the best <br />equipment and vehicles while protecting the residents of the City of Mounds View. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />C. Resolution 8080, Awarding a Construction Contract to Northwest Asphalt, <br />Inc. for 2013 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area F. <br /> <br />Public Works Director DeBar stated three miles within Area F would be completed this year <br />through the Street and Utility Improvement Project. He explained staff advertised for bids for <br />this project and received six responses with the low bidder being Northwest Asphalt at <br />$3,122,034.01. He recommended a contingency of 2.5% be added to this amount. He indicated