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Case ~8: 153rd Avenue N.W. Connection between Variolite Street N.W. and Armstrong Boulevard N.W. (County Road g83) Project Manager Gromberg stated that City Staff has reviewed the scheduling for the construction of thc final section of 153rd Avenue N.W. between Variolitc Street N.>W. a.nd Armstrong Boulevard N.W. (County Road #83). It was previously directed by the Road and Bridge Committee that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) be completed for this segment of roadway. City Staff has completed the d_mfring of the EAW. A positive finding for the EAW would allow the City to complete thc project sometime in the future as long as the project does not change in scope. Motion by Mayor Oilbertson and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to recommend that City Council authorize the City Administrator to acquire appraisals of required propemes not-to-exceed $10,CO0 upon receipt of negative declaration of EAW. I ! I i I Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor. Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. 1 Motion by Mayor Gilbertson and seconded by Councijmember Zimmerman to recommend that City Council authorize submittal of EAW to EQB for publication. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Oilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Motion by Mayor Oilbertson and seconded bY Counci!member Zimmerman to recommend that City Council authorize conditional approval of the construction schedule for 153rd Avenue N.W. extension. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. The Finance Committee recommended scheduling the public hearing regarding the construction for 153rd Avenue N.W. extension for July 13, 1993. Case #9: Replacement of Two Squads Sergeant Oustafson stated that the replacement squads for S-3 and S-4 have been received and are now being outfitted S-1 and S-2, the other two patrol cars, have mileage of 72,000 and 88,000, respectively. He explained these cars would likely tast until replacements arrived sometime in 1994, but then would both have over 100,000 miles on them. He expressed concern of the high cost of mahatenance when cars reach high mileage. Shortly after the Department received the new squads ordered, Superior Ford stated they have additional 1993 models to offer at the basic State Contract price. Superior Ford has estimated a $2,000 or more increase for the 1994 squads because the requirement for the air bag has already been rn~ndated by federal taw. Sergeant Gustafson stated that in early 1993, Council authorized the funds to pm'chase three mobile digStal terminals. Tlaese, along w/th one supplied by Anoka County, will allow one for each patrol car. The units will arrive soon and provisions are being rn~de for that as the two squads the department has are being outfine& He stated that while the/vIDT,units themselves will not be installed now, the design change for mounting the equipment will make for their easy installation once they arrive. The cost of inst~lt~ng an MDT unit in an older car is $180 to $200. This style of mounting will not be allowed in a_ny cars purchased after 1993 so the expense would be for the last few months of the two older squads period of service and would have to be repeated again in 1994. He stated that to outfit the two older squads with the redesigned mounting system that would meet 1994 requirements for all equipment would cost several hundred dollars more, only to be reinstalled in 1994. If no action is taken, there would be two MDTs on hand not being use& Sergeant Gustafson stated that wh/le it is not an emergency, some thought should be given to these 1993 squads. If the 1994 Finance Committee/June 8, 1993 Page 4 of 5