HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000048_pg328December 18, 1978 Page 6
MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to refer the issue to the City Attorney for his
anion. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen recommended that the City have a policy to cover
such occurrences. He added that he believed there is an informal policy
to treat these occurrences as acts of God., He recommended that the
Attorney prepare an opinion and proposed policy for Council action.
Councilmember Rowley asked when the two new police cars were to
arrive as she understood one of the squad cars had been involved in an
accident and was out of commission.
Administrator Achen replied that delivery was to be within 60 to 120
days. He added that the Police Chief would like approval to go out
and purchase a vehicle off a lot to replace the unmarked car, °which will
be put into service in the interim. He also stated that the vehicle
had been considered totaled and they were not sure yet what insurance
would cover.
Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that if the cost of the car is
over $5,000, they would be required by law to have bids. Administrator
Achen replied that he had not checked with the Attorney yet but he
believed if the Council determines it to be an emergency, they can waive
the requirements.
MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to authorize the Clerk- Administrator to purchase
a car, with the assistance of the Chief. of Police, with the stipulation
that it be cleared with the City Attorney as to the legality of the
transaction, and if it cannot legally be done at that time, that the
purchase be put in bid form, with the bid opening date to be January 5,
1979. The Council finds this is not an expenditure in excess of $5,000
and does not require formal bids because less than $5,000 of City funds
will be required with the receipt of the insurance reimbursement from
the private party who was at fault. 5 ayes
Mayor Pickar stated that the years he has spent with the Council have been
good . and hopefully to the benefit of the City. He added that he plans
on attending quite a few Council meetings and following up on the Mayor -
Elects promises to the people. He stated that many things had been said
the last few months and the citizens should observe what is going on,
MSP (Pickar- Ziebarth) to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM. 5 ayes
Respectfull submitted,
Mark Achen
Clerk - Administrator