HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000048_pg298November 13, 1978 Page 8
MSP (Baumgartner - Ziebarth) to accept the bid for a jet rodder without trade from
Itasca Equipment Company of $75,513 plus the purchase of a water recirculating system
for $500 and hose winding guide for $270, for a total of $76,283. The alternate low
bid of Wisota Sales was not accepted because it did not satisfy the requirements of
the specification. The report to the Clerk- Administrator from the Finance Director
and Public Works Supervisor, dated November 13, 1978 regarding the bids for the
sewer jet rodder will be made part of the minutes. 5 ayes
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen reported that the City has received the drainage study report
from Comstock and Davis on Ardan Avenue and anticipate receiving Short, Elliott and
Hendricksons report on Woodcrest by December 4. A future work session will be set
up to go over the two reports probably sometime in January.
ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that the lawsuit involving City Hall construction is currently
scheduled for January and that he had just heard from one of the attorneys involved,
who offered a $25,000 settlement to dispose of the case. He added that he has written
a report discussing the City's position in the case and that he will be forwarding
copies onto the Council.
COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT
Councilmember Rowley had no report.
COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT
Councilmember Ziebarth reported that he had requested information at the last meeting
from the Police Chief regarding the number of calls to the Mermaid Lounge and Bowling
Alley, and that he had received a reply from the Chief, which indicated that the
increase in time spent at the Mermaid reflects enforcement of the new loitering ordi-
nance. He added that the Chief had indicated it had not created any major problems
but had resulted in two arrests, and that the bowling alley is running smoothly.
Attorney Meyers stated that the new ordinance is an attempt to clear people out of the
parking lots after closing, and that the court has already found one person guilty of
violating the ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER HODGES' REPORT
Councilmember Hodges stated that he had attended the League of Minnesota Cities meeting
and found it very interesting and informative. He added that he had brochures available
if anyone would like to look at them.
COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT
Councilmember Baumgartner had no report.