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April 23 , 1990
6 : 30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Chairperson Angel, Wright and Buck.
It was moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the agenda, as
amended to include item number 3 entitled "Request to
participate in Law Enforcement TV Network--Police Chief" be
approved. Motion carried.
The following bids were reviewed for traffic signal lamps:
Maintenance Engineering LTD $ 5 , 150. 00
Fargo, North Dakota
WESCO $ 5, 200 . 00
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Duro-Test Corporation $10, 100. 00
Fairfield, New Jersey
It was moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Traffic Operations to
accept the low bid of Maintenance Engineering LTD in the
amount of $5,150. 00 be approved. Motion carried.
The request of the manager of Conway Plaza, Margery Brom,
for a sewer rental adjustment for the Waterloo Building was
reviewed. The building was billed for 25 monthly minimum
charges at $4. 00 per month for 25 units rather than allowing
them one minimum charge plus 95 cents per 100 cubic feet
based on their water usage. As recommended by Public Works
Director John Meyer, a credit of $228. 25 is due for said
property. It was moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that
said sewer adjustment be approved. Motion carried.
The request of Chief Koehrsen for authorization to
participate in a Law Enforcement TV Network was reviewed.
This educational training system would be viewed on a 24
hour per day basis in the Police Department providing
valuable training materials to officers. A special discount
for enrolling is offered as well as free installation. The
City could also expect a 10o annual savings on its police
officers ' liability insurance. This training would be made
available in addition to the current training within the
Department. The monthly cost after the initial installation
is $588 per month. Chief Koehrsen reported that various law
enforcement agencies throughout the country were contacted
and all have been very pleased with the quality of
programming made available through this service. It was
moved by Wright, seconded by Buck that authorization be
given to proceed with the purchase of said Network system.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that the bills
payment be approved as contained in Schedule A918, pp. 1-75,
in the amount of $1, 308, 978. 68, and Schedule W900, pg. 1, in
the amount of $291 . 92 , dated April 23 , 1990. Motion
carried.
With no further business before the Committee, the meeting
was adjourned.
tarry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor