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-6- Leonard Toth, 2900 Roosevelt St. N.E. agreed with Mr. Shaffer that "with a few exceptions, 29th Avenue is in good condition" and said it was not fair to RsAess residents on 29th for the cost of a major street. He wanted restoration to a good street, not major replacement. John Miskowiec, 1300 29th Avenue N.E. wanted the May 28th petition considered and the Council to wait until Highway 8 is completed to make a decision. Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seconded by Councilman Sundland to direct the Manager to post 29th Avenue limiting the weight of trucks to a reasonable weight to be determined by the Manager and a consultant. Voting on the motion: Aye: Haik, Sauer, Sundland, Stauffer Nay: Miedtke The meeting was recessed at 10:05 P.M. to be reconvened at 10:25 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Sundland to strike Rule 8 of the Building Use Rules of the City of St. Anthony to allow political parties to use city facilities for political meetings. Motion carried. Mr. Comstock discussed with the Council the letter received from the Irving Lamppa Company,contractors for the Water Pressure Improvement Project and re- commended that the Council proceed to suspend work on the project for 90 days. Motion by Mayor Miedtke to direct the Engineer to inform the contractor that the Council refuses to pay any additional costs feeling that his $3,000 figure is unjustified and that the Council directs him to begin construction or they will find him in default of the contract. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Mayor Miedtke to direct the Engineer and Attorney to initiate the con- demnation proceedings to secure easements necessary to the project and to suspend the work for 90 days. Motion withdrawn. Action on the matter was temporarily tabled until the Engineer and Attorney had been given time to consult on procedures. After receiving recommendations from Monroe Hall, Fire Chief, regarding the purchase of new fire engine, the following motion was made: Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to accept the bid and award the contract for a new fire engine to General Safety Equipment Corporation for $59,305.00 and that $17,000.00 of this amount be designated from Revenue • Sharing Funds now on hand. Motion carried.