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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2003 3 7. FINANCE A. Authorize Purchase of Office Equipment: Folder Mr. Parrish stated staff would like to purchase a paper folding machine to help improve the efficiency of their utility billing operation by eliminating having to fold approximately 1,000 bills per month. In addition, the perforating feature on the machine would save money because the City would not have to purchase special perforated paper. Also, with the increased emphasis on communication and neighborhood involvement, the number of mailings this year has significantly increased. He noted overall, by purchasing a folding machine, it would allow staff time to be utilized more effectively. He asked Council to authorize the purchase of a paper folder in an amount not to exceed $3,000, with it to be equally funded out of the water and sewer enterprise funds. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to authorize staff to purchase a paper folder in an amount not to exceed $3,000, with it to be equally funded out of the water and sewer enterprise funds. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 8. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE A. Perry Park Improvements Mr. Landwer stated bids were solicited from three contractors for the Perry Park Ball Field Improvement Project and Thomas and Sons Construction had the low bid in the amount of $42,698.75. He requested Council authorize staff to execute a purchase order with Thomas and Sons Construction for the Perry Park Ball Field Improvement in the amount of $42,698.75. He noted the contractor was set to start next week with completion in approximately mid-November. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to authorize staff to execute a purchase order with Thomas and Sons Construction for the Perry Park Ball Field Improvement in the amount of$42,698.75. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).