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that two quotes were received by City Staff, one from Lemar Tree Spades, Alberta, Canada, in the amount of $35,800 USD and the other from St. Joseph Equipment, Elk River, Minnesota, in the amount of $32,935. He noted that both quotes include sales tax and delivery. Councihnember Elvig indicated the City does a lot of business with St. Joseph Equipment. The Finance Committee recommends authorizing the purchase of a tree spade from St. Joseph Equipment fol' the amount of $32,935. Motion by Councihnember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to authorize the purchase of a tree spade from St. Joseph Equipment, Elk River, Minnesota, for the amount of $32,935. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Kurak. 3) Authorize Purchase and Installation of Fencing and Lighting for Police Impound Lot Councihnember Elvig stated that three vehicles in the possession of the police department were recently broken into and damaged while being stored next to the Public Works buildings. He stated damage to one vehicle was approximately $900 and another vehicle had damage in the amount of approximately $700; the City will be required to cover these losses. Councihnember Elvig stated the Police Department is requesting the installation of a fence and lighting on the City property north of 142'~d Avenue and west of Jasper Street. The property would be used solely as an impound lot for the Police Department's seized vehicles. He stated the City has received a quote in the amount of $5,100.00 for installation of the fence and lighting. He indicated the proposed location would allow officers to check the vehicles more frequently, provide increased security for the officers, and free up parking space in the public works parking lot. The Finance Committee is recommending authorization to purchase and install a fence and lighting on City property to be used as a Police Department impound lot, for an amount not to exceed $5,100.00, with funding being obtained from the Council Contingency Fund. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Resolution #04-07-181 to authorize the purchase and installation of a fence and lighting on City property to be used as a Police Department impound lot, for an amount not to exceed $5,100.00, with fimding being obtained from the Equipment Revolving Fund. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Pearson, Cook, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Kurak. Case #5: Report from Public Works 1) Update on Potassium Street Drainage Concerns City Council/July 13, 2004 Page 9 of 24