02-08-1980 CC MIN - SPECIAL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
February 8, 1980
Members Present: Mayor Madsen, Counci1members Otto, Engstrom and Duitsman.
Members Absent: Councilman Toth
1. Mayor Madsen called the special meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
2. Purchase of the Police Squad Car
Councilman Otto expressed concern over the problem of getting maintenance service
when needed on the police car if it was purchased from Bloomington Chrysler Ply-
mouth rather than a local dealer. The City Administrator indicated that warranty
work was typically done by the nearest dealer and that all dealers were paid by
the manufacturer so, therefore, should not be a problem. The City Administrator
further indicated that according to specifications Bloomington Chrysler Plymouth
was ultimately responsible for the warranty work and was required to provide
pickup and delivery service. Mayor Madsen indicated he did not have a problem
with the servicing of the car and felt it was unfortunate that none of the local
dealers were low bidders. Councilman Otto asked if there was a difference
between the Ma1ibu and Vo1are. The City Administrator indicated the Ma1ibu and
Vo1are were both considered mid-sized cars. Mayor Madsen .indicated that he felt
the City should get the 318 cubic inch V8 engine rather than the 360 cubic inch.
COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO PURCHASE THE VOLARE WITH THE 318 CUBIC INCH ENGINE
FROM BLOOMINGTON CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH FOR $6,326.00 UNLESS THE PURCHASE PRICE FROM
THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER WOULD BE THE SAME AS THE PRICE THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY
PURCHASING FROM BLOOMINGTON CHRYSLER. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED 3-0.
COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Phyllis Boedigheimer '
Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer
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