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<br /> I' DRAFT <br /> 1 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 12.1996 3 <br /> ,. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize the preparation of <br /> Request for Proposals for Architectural Services and mailing list to Architectural <br /> Alliance, BKPR & Associates, BWBR, KKE Architects, and WOLD Architects. <br /> I The motion carried (3-0-1 - Probst). <br /> B. Accept Bids on Dump Truck <br /> I Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, explained the Council is asked to approve the <br /> purchase of a new dump truck cab and chassis from Boyer Ford in the amount of $51 ,504. The <br /> I City received three bids, all of which were within $500. Mr. Stafford advised this bid did not <br /> include all of the equipment for plowing which will be bid as a separate component in the near <br /> I future. He stated the trucks were road tested by all staff who unanimously agreed the Ford truck <br /> is better for the City's needs. <br /> I Mr. Stafford explained the new dump truck will replace the 1987 Ford F-8000 truck which is not <br /> scheduled for replacement until 1999 but has a history of maintenance and transmission <br /> problems and is not strong enough to support a wing plow. A wing can be added to the new <br /> I truck which will provide another eight-foot path and allow the City to clean streets quicker. Mr. <br /> Stafford recommended the Council accept the low bid from Boyer Ford for $51,504 with the <br /> understanding that staff will prepare specifications for the plowing equipment and bid this <br /> Ie component in the near future. <br /> Councilmember Hicks asked if the current plowing equipment will be sold with the 1987 Ford F- <br /> I 8000 truck. Mr. Stafford indicated this is correct and reviewed the current mileage on the trucks. <br /> Mayor Probst stated he was not aware of the maintenance problems with the 1987 truck and <br /> I inquired regarding the extent ofrepairs. Terry Post, City Accountant, verified the transmission <br /> repair cost history of this vehicle. <br /> I MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize the purchase of a <br /> Ford Louisville Model 8513 dump truck from Boyer Ford in the amount of <br /> I $51,504. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). <br /> C. Appointment of Election Judges <br /> I Mr. Fritsinger explained the Council is asked to appoint election judges for the September 10, <br /> 1996, State Primary Election. He advised staff is still recruiting election judges and also <br /> I requested authorization for appointment of any additional judges which are found. <br /> Mayor Probst asked if this is a required Council appointment. Mr. Fritsinger answered <br /> I affirmatively and explained staff is in the process of identifYing party affiliations which may <br /> impact who is appointed. He advised a notice was included in the last utility billing and notice <br /> it has been posted asking for residents to serve, <br /> I <br />