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Mounds View City Council March 10, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 8 :] Director Lee indicated that the City usually goes with the lowest bidder, despite the fact that a contractor has an established history with the City. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Public Works Director Lee requested that the claim for Northern Escrow $24,830 be removed from the approval until the lights are on. This work has been completed, however, the work cannot be verified until the lights are on. Council agreed. Mayor Marty, on Page 10, Business Solutions for four digital cameras for public works. Director Lee indicated that it is three (3) digital cameras and three (3) memory flash cards and cases are included. Mayor Marty said that he is wondering why public works needs numerous digital cameras. Director Lee indicated that one of the cameras is for him to use to document in picture to show to the Council. The other two are for different positions to be available to document issues and to have digital images to provide to Council and public. Mayor Marty, on Page 10, Highway Technologies, for portable stop signs. He is wondering what that is. Director Lee indicated that the Police Department requested these signs for cases where the power is out and stop signs are needed. They were budgeted for. Mayor Marty indicated that he would like an explanation for paying mileage for an employee that has jury duty. Staff agreed to look into the matter. Council Member Flaherty, Northern Waterworks, for the rental of a handheld reader, and he is wondering what was being "read". Director Lee indicated that would be for reading meters. One amount is a charge and one is a credit for testing the machine. Mayor Marty, on Page 16, wrist passes for $11.97, he is wondering what that is for. Staff agreed to look into it. Council Member Mueller, on Page 16, the contracting expenditures, he is wondering if those services can be billed back to the homeowner. Director Lee indicated that this is for complete replacement of water service lines back to the property. Mayor Marty said that he is noticing a number of line breaks, and he is wondering if $4.00 per quarter is keeping up with the costs. Director Lee indicated that, at this time, the funding is adequate. However, it may be necessary in a year or two to look at increasing costs. Mayor Marty asked that actual costs and future issues on this be added to an upcoming work session.