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City Council meeting of August 6, 2001 Page 6 DETERMINATION OF DRIVEWAY STATUS AT 6178 ONEKA LAKE BLVD (NORTH SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT) North Suburban Development developed the Oneka Lake View townhome development adjacent to Oneka Lake Blvd. North Suburban Development sold a house located at 6178 Oneka Lake Boulevard to the Robinette family, who was unable to get permission from the townhome development to install a driveway on the cul-de-sac into their property, or construct a garage and deck. North Suburban Development has since this time repurchased the house from the Robinette family. They seek a determination from the City as to the status of the driveway that accesses on to Oneka Lake Blvd. There were three driveways onto Oneka Lake Boulevard at the time North Suburban Development bought the property, and have been consolidated into one since that date. CD Director John Rask worked with the property owner to clarify the status of the driveway. Staff recommended that Council authorize the design and installation of a hard -surfaced driveway for the house located at 6178 Oneka Lake Blvd. Councilman was not in favor of issuing a driveway permit for the property, as the developer should have dealt with the issue while the property was under his control. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter to continue negotiations with the developer. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR HOUSE A14635 FOREST BLVD At its July 16, 2001 meeting, the Council authorized staff to proceed with negotiations for the purchase of the house at 14635 Forest Blvd. Staff met with City assessor Frank Langer and the property owners, and negotiated a purchase price for the property in the amount of $149,000. City staff recommended Council approve the purchase of this house in the amount of $149,000 with funds being transferred from the City's Park Dedication Fund with reimbursement at a later date, as requested by the City's Finance Director. Staff is working on a long-range financing plan for the downtown redevelopment efforts. This plan will identify various options for funding the purchase and redevelopment of properties within the downtown. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve the purchase of the house located at 14635 Forest Boulevard, in the amount of $149,000. All aye. Motion Carried. PURCHASE OF USED PLOW TRUCKS (REQUEST TO SUBMIT SEALED BID) Earlier this year, Council and staff met with officials from Springsted Inc., to prepare the City's capital improvements program. Included in the program was a request to purchase plow trucks for the City's public works department. Included in the City's 2001 budget is $85,000 to purchase plow trucks. The City of Apple Valley is accepting sealed bids by the end of the month for the sale of a 1988 and 1989 single -axle Ford L8000 plow trucks. Public Works Director Chris Petree researched the purchase of these used plow trucks from Apple Valley and has obtained all maintenance records for the vehicles. This is a unique opportunity for the City to save a significant amount of taxpayer dollars while acquiring two excellent used plow trucks.