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Mounds View City Council January 7, 2002 Special Meeting Page 17 Council Member Thomas indicated she was not comfortable asking a company that is not the manufacturer to warrant the product. She then suggested that the City needed to research what type of warranty would have been provided and what it would cost to purchase an extended warranty for the equipment. Council Member Marty indicated that the City has a letter from Icon stating that Mr. Sonterre was informed, at the time the order was placed, that the equipment was for in home use. Council Member Thomas indicated that whether or not Mayor Sonterre was aware of the fact that the equipment was for in home use is a “he said – she said” situation and does not solve the warranty issue. Council Member Marty indicated he would like Staff to check on how the equipment is holding up. City Administrator Miller indicated that when she had last spoken to the YMCA concerning the equipment she was told that none of the equipment had been broken. She then indicated that the YMCA does regular maintenance on the equipment. She further indicated that during discussions with LMCIT it was determined that regular maintenance on the equipment would prolong the life of the equipment. City Administrator Miller indicated that she had been given direction to look at the discrepancy between what the City paid and what the City should have paid and that is in the report. Council Member Thomas asked if it was the consent of Council to direct Staff to look at warranty options or secondary warranties that could be purchased. Council Member Stigney said he wants Mayor Sonterre to provide the warranty. Council Member Thomas indicated she refused to vote on the matter before having more information on the warranty. Mayor Sonterre indicated that the equipment has been in place for approximately 13 months and he would be very surprised if any manufacturer provided a 12-month warranty. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Quick. To Direct Staff to Research the Warranty Issue and Provide Information to Council for discussion. Council Member Marty indicated that the City ordered RBTL1598 and received RBTL1399. He then asked why the City paid for one model and received another. Council Member Stigney said he feels that when you sell equipment to somebody you, as the business owner, should warrant the equipment if it fails.