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t MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 13, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. • CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 8. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 2011 SQUAD CAR Rahn asked why they are decommissioning a car with only 70,880 miles on it. Rahn asked if the Dodge Chargers are working out as well for the police department as the Crown Victoria. Chief Correy Farniok stated this particular vehicle has had some problems with the computer modules from the beginning that have not been straightened out. The police department was looking to replace it in three months but that there is approximately $2300 worth of work that is required in order to replace the heater core and radiator. Farniok stated he would like to avoid having to pay for those repairs and sell the car soon since they could still get a good resale price. Farniok noted the police department averages approximately three to four thousand miles on a car in a month. Since they have had regular problems with this car, it has lower miles. Farniok noted they have had good luck with the other Dodge Chargers. Farniok indicated he would not have a problem repairing it if the Council would prefer. Farniok noted the car also has hail damage. If the City waits any longer than 30 days to order a Dodge Charger, they probably will not be able to obtain a new vehicle until the 2012 production year starts. Rahn moved, Printup seconded, to approve the purchase of a 2011 Dodge Charger police sedan from Nelson Auto Center in Fergus Falls for $23,492.00 plus tax, registration and other • miscellaneous fees. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *9. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE VEHICLE Rahn moved, Bremer seconded, to approve the trade of a 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport toward the purchase of a new type SUV not to exceed $12,000.00 plus tax, registration, and other miscellaneous fees. VOTE: Ayes 5 Nays 0. *10. AGREEMENT FOR USE OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT BY ORONO SCHOOL DISTRICT Rahn moved, Bremer seconded, to approve the Hennepin County, Independent School District #278 and the City of Orono Consent of Assignment of Contract No. A052266 that allows the Orono School District to use the City of Orono's election equipment. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *11. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE SHERIFF'S NEW 911 COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, RESOLUTION NO. 6052 Rahn moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6052, a Resolution Supporting Hennepin County Sheriffs New Regional 911 Emergency Communications Facility. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None Page 8 of 9 •