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November 13, 2018
5:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Vice Chairperson Bruce Jacobs, Pat Morrissey, and Chairperson Sharon Juon.
Moved by Morrissey seconded by Jacobs that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice vote
- Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Morrissey seconded by Jacobs that the Minutes of November 5, 2018, as proposed, be
approved. Voice vote - Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Jacobs seconded by Morrissey that the request for the following pre-authorizations to
expend over $1,000.00,be approved.
Pre-Authorizations to Expend over$1,000.00
Dept. Amo ntt-I+Est. Expenditure
Airport $2,000 Urea for use on runways in icy winter weather.
Central Garage $24,685.65 + 100) 5' x 8", (100) 6' x 8", (20) 4' x 8" cutting
$1,300 S/H edges and (50) Tx 8" curved grader blades.
Engineering $6,500 Repair of street light pole at the corner of Lafayette
and Mullan.
Leisure Services $2,500 Professional 3D renderings of potential swimming
pool and splash pad layouts for outdoor aquatic
facilities.
Leisure Services NTE $5,000 Snow and ice removal on newly constructed
sidewalks and crosswalks in the Kimball Avenue
corridor.
Mayor Quentin Hart $200.50 Meals for Residents Academy participants on
October 17 & 24, 2018.
Mayor Quentin Hart $1,000 Advertising in John Deere booklet.
Planning $1,400 Plats of survey for land development(5 parcels)
3200 block of Airline Highway.
Police $1,950 +$50 Surveillance equipment for the Investigative
S/H Division and Task Force.
Police $7,190 Purchase (10) docking stations for in-car
computers.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if money could be saved if the city had an additional employee to do
snow removal in house vs. hiring an outside service.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that there would be a cost savings to have the
services done in-house, however there is not currently not enough work to justify the hiring of
another person.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if cross-training would make it feasible.
Paul Huting explained that it depends on what level of service is afforded for the monies
budgeted.
Mr. Jacobs questioned what is the cost of a light pole and why was only one bid received.
Jamie Knutson, Interim City Engineer, provided an explanation of the cost and reason for only
having one bid.
Voice vote - Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
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November 13, 2018
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Moved by Juon seconded by Morrissey that Bills Payment, as contained in Accounts Payable
Invoice Report, dated November 13, 2018,in the amount of$4,584,033.20 be received, placed
on file and approved and forwarded to the full council for approval. Voice vote - Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Morrissey seconded by Jacobs
that the meeting be adjourned at 5:19 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
elley Felchle
City Clerk