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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000043_pg019tlanuar" 24, 1977 Page 2 ITEM D. (Cont.) Gasoline Station - renewal Clark Oil Pt Refining Corp. 2395 Highway 10 New Brighton, MN 55112 Cigarette - renewal Perkins Cake pt Steak 2214 Highway 10 Clark Oil Refining Corp. 2395 Highway 10 Donatelle's Inc 2400 Highway 11 Mayor Pickar stated that it was too early for the `'3:01 p.m. public hearing and asked if the Administrator had another item that could be discussed. Administrator Achen stated that the Council awarded a bid to Art Goebel Ford in September for the purchase of a Police squad car. They indicated a delivery period of 90 to 120 days. The car was ordered on October 21st and now Art Goebel Ford says they can't deliver the car until April 15th. The Police Department needs the car very badly and the Chief has requested that the Council reject the Ford bid on the basis of failure to comply with the specifications and the terms of their bid. The Council awarded a bid to Central Crvsl er Plymouth in December and the Police Chief recommends the Council place an order with them for the squad car. Central Crysler Plymouth indicated they' would supply a car for the same price of their bid in December with delivery no later than March 15. Mayor Pickar asked if there were any problems with not going out for bids. Attorney Meyers stated that the City should ask for written proposals. There is no need to advertise for the bids. Administrator Achen explained that the proposal from Central Crysler Plymouth is lower than the second bidder from December. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to cancel the hid from Art Goebel Ford for failing to meet requirements of the specifications and the terms of their bid and delegate the City Administrator to offer proposals to intereste 1 companies for the purchase of a second automobile, and to proceed as he sees fit. :Administrator Achen stated that he would specify the delivery date in the proposals. 5 ayes At 7:45 p.m. Mayor Pickar opened the public hearing on the appeal by Kenneth A. Bonin of Planning Commission variance denial. C