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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—November 9, 2009 7 8. Unfinished Business Mayor Harpstead stated that this was clear and he directed Public Works Director Hoag to supervise this portion of the project to ensure the trail was not damaged. MOTION: Councilmember McClunLy moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Approve the Settlement and Release Agreement with Mr. Ronald Nelson Rmardini! an Erosion Issue at 4504 Keithson Drive for the Amount of $16,500. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Holden clarified that both Mr. and Mrs. Nelson should be specified in the motion because the City was reaching this agreement with both parties. Mayor Harpstead stated that this would be in reference at this time. The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to Authorize Staff to Purchase a 2010 Prius II From Maplewood Toyota for an Amount Not to Exceed $25,527.05 Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the City owns a 1993 Chevrolet S 10 that is primarily used for building inspections and code enforcement purposes. The S 10 is used on nearly a daily basis and has accumulated 74, 960 miles as of November 4, 2009. A replacement for the S 10 has been in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for a number of years; however the city has been able to extend the usable life of the S 10 and delay the purchase of a new vehicle. Due to the high demand for the Prius, it is difficult to obtain a specific color. The closest color to the standard Arden Hills tan is the "Sandy Beach Metallic." As of November 4, that color was not available but the color"Blizzard Pearl" is more commonly available. The City has purchased white vehicles in the past and had them painted tan. The cost to have the Prius painted tan would be an additional $425.00. The Toyota dealership recommended against painting because it decreases the long-term value of the vehicle. Due to the condition of the S 10 and the popularity of the Prius, the dealership would not be interested in trading in the S 10. Alternatively, local governments can participate in the State of Minnesota Surplus auction at the MnDOT facility in Arden Hills. Councilmember Grant stated that the memo referenced an analysis and the mileage for the Blazer. He asked when this vehicle had been purchased. Community Development Director Lehnhoff clarified that this was in regards to the S 10 not the Blazer and the S 10 was a 1993 vehicle. Councilmember Grant stated that he had requested the actual mileage this vehicle had been driven per year over the last couple of years.