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� <br />City Council Minutes <br />December 4, 2012 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />-------------------------- <br />The Council acknowledged that the step increase was independent of the <br />1.25% increase that was given to non-union employees for 2013. <br />MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br />8.2. Purchase of a New Vehicle <br />Chief Klang requested Council authorization to purchase a Chevrolet <br />Tahoe. He noted that he received a quote from Dondelinger Chevrolet of <br />$31, 012. He stated he also received two bids from the State Cooperative <br />Purchasing Contract with the lowest bid from Erickson Chevrolet at <br />$29,997. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE <br />PURCHASE OF A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. COUNCIL MEMBER <br />PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. <br />Council Member Akerson had several questions relating to whether it was <br />best to purchase a 4-wheel drive or another squad car. He also had <br />questions regarding the cost to equip the Tahoe and how much of the old <br />� equipment could be used. <br />Council Member Ryan stated that due to the budget situation, purchasing <br />a new vehicle for the Chief will send out a wrong signal to the public. He <br />also stated that the rotation of the vehicles was related to patrol cars. <br />Council Member Pederson stated that he is lacking information to make <br />an informed decision. He suggested that the Chief provide the Council <br />with the total cost of the vehicle including equipment. He noted he would <br />also like to see the current vehicle inventory, the expected use of the <br />vehicles, and a rotation plan for the next few years. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON MOVED TO TABLE THE MOTION <br />UNTIL THE COUNCIL CAN BE PROVIDED WITH FURTHER <br />INFORMATION. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE <br />MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br />9. Public Works <br />Water and Sewer reports received by Council. <br />10. Citv Enaineer <br />� <br />