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Further discussion: Councilmember Beyer inquired if all of Councilmember Zimmennan's questioned were answered. Councilmember Zimmennan felt that this is being approved with contingencies but it can be worked out. He had also talked with A1 Kempf who feels comfortable with the extension going behind his property. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beahen, Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #22: Police Towing Contract for 1996 - 1997 Mayor Hardin announced he would abstain from this case. Police Chief Auspos reported that bid solicitations were sent out to five trade area towing fu'ms; three of them responded (Lund's Towing, Duane's Towing and North Star Towing) All three bids were defective in that information required was missing from each. A re-bid was requested and forms were sent out to the three original applicants. Each was called to explain the deficiency particular to their bid. Chief Auspos felt that, overall, Duane's Towing, the present contract holder, offers the most acceptable bid based not only on the current figures but also on past performance of his contract. There have been no complaints from the public concerning charges levied for tows and the officers are well satisfied with his performance. In the case of Lund's Towing, they are just over 10 miles from the center point of the City. The job description specifically sets a maximum of ten miles from the approximate center point of the City. Chief Auspos noted for Council that this contract does not involve charges to the City but, rather, sets out standards of performance and limitations of charges to vehicle owners as a result of police initiated tows. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve a two-year towing contract with Duane's Towing. Further discussion: Discussion ensued between Judy of North Start Towing and Chief Auspos as to how he came to the recommendation of Duane's towing. North Star Towing expressed some concerns about what the recommendation was based upon. Roger Geist with Lund's Towing was also present to explain that along with their towing and storage yard, they also offer the service of automotive repair. Both companies wanted Council aware of what they provide and both questioned if Council went over the bids at all. A rotation system was suggested. Mr. Schroeder stated he did not know if the City had ever tried rotating towing companies in the past but agreed it may make sense to do that. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Abstain: Mayor Hardin. Case #23: Initiate Improvement Project g96-16 Sewer, Water, and Street Improvement for Fox Knoll 2nd Addition City Engineer Jankowski explained that Fox Knoll 2nd Addition is scheduled for preliminary plat approval at the February 27, 1996 Council meeting. The developers have petitioned the City to construct this subdivision as a public improvement. Under this process, the plan preparation and project improvements are assessed against the improved property. Because the firm of John Oliver & Associates has been involved with the developer to this point in the process, and has conducted all the preliminary design work associated with this subdivision, they would be the logical choice to provide the necessary project feasibility study and engineering plans for this development. City Council/February 13, 1996 Page 22 of 32