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Mounds View City Council September 12, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 20 <br />• be subject to the closing of the golf course property occurring as scheduled. <br />Councilmember Thomas noted it was discussed to set reserves on certain items and asked if that <br />procedure was discussed with Fahey. City Administrator Ulrich stated Staff is in the process of <br />doing an inventory of the items at the golf course and will determine what items should have a <br />reserve. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Thomas. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6622 <br />Accepting Proposal for Auction Services. <br />Councilmember Stigney asked whether the reserved items are excluded from the auction and if <br />items can be presold. City Administrator Ulrich stated selected items can be presold but some <br />limit would need to be set to assure there are enough items to auction. He stated he will check <br />with the auctioneer about selling items at market value prior to the auction. He advised that the <br />auctioneer recommended reserved prices not be set on too many items, but that it is worth <br />establishing on the larger items. <br />Councilmember Stigney asked if items could be presold, without commission to the auctioneer, <br />and if the items can be sold without advertising to another golf course. City Administrator Ulrich <br />stated he will check into that but the methods of advertising would be through the League of <br />Minnesota Cities. <br />Councilmember Stigney asked if the auctioneer will require each cart to be bid individually or <br />does the first cart buyer have the option to buy as many as he wants at that bid price. City <br />Administrator Ulrich stated the auction is typically done in lots but he will have to talk with the <br />auctioneer about that question. <br />Mayor Marty noted that some of the carts are in good condition but others are not. <br />Councilmember Stigney stated it seems to him it would be to the City's advantage to allow the <br />high bidder to buy as many golf carts as he wants. City Administrator Ulrich stated there are <br />different golf cart models, some with tops, some without, and some with damage. <br />Councilmember Stigney stated someone asked him when they can inspect the items for presale <br />prior to the auction. City Administrator Ulrich stated he will talk with the auctioneer about that <br />and bring back the answers to the next Council meeting. <br />Mayor Marty noted the City has video equipment and other unused items that, perhaps, could <br />also be auctioned. City Administrator .Ulrich stated that is an excellent suggestion and Staff will <br />make a list of those items for the Council's review. <br />Mayor Marty expressed concern with the sale of old computers because of information contained <br />on the hard drive. <br />i Councilmember Thomas noted that if other items are included in the auction, it needs to be <br />