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r MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 10,1997 (#14) QUOTATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CANOPY Moorse indicated that while this agenda item was on the Consent Agenda, it was found that the quotes were higher than estimated. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to reconsider Agenda Item #14. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Jabbour moved, Peterson seconded, to table Agenda Item #14, Quotations for Public Works Canopy. Vote: Ayes 5. Nays 0. (#15) LETTER OF INTENT TO PURCHASE SQUAD CARS IN 1998 Peterson suggested the City consider purchasing a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Moorse indicated Staff is looking at military surplus for such a vehicle but deferring that purchase until next year. Peterson said the City should consider one of the two cars now under consideration be a 4-wheel drive. She noted the use of snow plows to clear a way for a squad is illogical during snowstorms. Moorse said the City needs to determine how they would use the 4-wheeI drive vehicle. He does not feel it should take the place of regular squad cars for general use. Moorse thought the CSO vehicle would be a consideration with availability during bad weather situations. He noted the police are comfortable with driving rear-wheel drive vehicles especially during high speed chases. Moorse said front wheel drive cars handle differently. Jabbour agreed that a separate car should be designated for that use and the City should consider purchasing a third vehicle. Moorse said the two vehicles being replaced have high mileage. Peterson said she has a problem with the timeline. She said the safety of the residents should be considered now. Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the letter of intent to purchase two squad cars be sent to Superior Ford as indicated. Staff is asked to prepare a plan regarding a 4- wheel drive vehicle. Flint noted the difficulty with front wheel vehicles getting up steep driveways. Kelley was informed that the City currently has 8 squad cars.