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Regarding Item C, Mayor Pickar expressed concern that the specifi-
cations for the front mounted rotary mower were designed around
one particular manufacturer's model and that they would exclude
other potential bidders. Admin. Achen stated that he thought the
specifications were written around one piece of machinery but
that was intended to establish a standard rather than exclude
other bidders. The specifications indicate that other manu-
facturers can propose equipment of equal or superior quality.
It is difficult to write specifications any other way without
doing considerable research on technical aspects of the equipment.
This requires technical expertise and much time. Councilmember
Ziebarth asked if the items underlined in the specifications cor-
relate to the underlined statements in the above paragraph.
Admin. Achen stated that he assumed the underlined areas were to
be emphasized. Councilmember Ziebarth asked how do the manufacturers
that bid react to the specifications? Admin. Achen stated that
he would not know until bids are received. If only one or two
are received, it may indicate a problem exists in our specifications.
MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to approve the specifications for purchase
of a front mounted rotary mower and set the opening of bids for
10:00 AM, Monday, April 11, 1977.
EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CLARA FORD ADDITION FINAL PLAT
Admin. Achen explained that the Council approved the Clara Ford
Addition preliminary plat last May 10, 1976. On May 21 Mrs.
Ford withdrew her subdivision request. Then on March 24, 1977,
she requested the City proceed to approve the final plat. Since
the six month time limit for submission of the final plat had
expired, it is necessary for Council to waive the deadline. She
was represented at the Council meeting by Ken Sjodin, who
explained that Mrs. Ford had withdrawn her request on May 21,
1976, because she did not want to subdivide her property on the
centerline as the Planning Commission and Council had requested.
Then on March 24, 1977, she decided to proceed.
The final plat does conform to the terms of Council approval of
the preliminary plat plus the engineer's requirement of an
additional 30 foot drainage easement. The latter is in keeping
with the recommendations of the Banister Short Storm Drainage
Report. Admin. Achen recommended Council approve the final
plat.
MSP (Pickar - Rowley) to approve a time extension not to exceed
30 days (April 28, 1977) for the Clara Ford Addition.
MSP (Hodges- Rowley) to adopt Resolution No. 821 approving the
final plat of the Clara Ford Addition.
TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT FOR FASHION DISCOVERY AT MOUNDS VIEW SQUARE
SHOPPING CENTER
There was no one present to represent Fashion Discovery. Fashion
Discovery erected a temporary 6x10 foot interior lighted sign on
the Center parking lot without a sign permit. The staff directed
that the sign be removed until the City Council issues such a
5 ayes
5 ayes