12-10-1976 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1976
Mayor Black called the special meeting to order at 12:00 Noon. Those in at-
tendance were Aldermen Westlund, B. Peterson, Haag, and K. Peterson in addition
to Mayor Black. Also present were Administrative Assistant Fleetham, City
Attorney Schantzen, and Chief of Police O'Borsky.
Publication No. 1876 entitled Advertisement for Bids City of Hutchinson for
Two -Way Radio System was read by Mayor Black. The four bids received were
opened and read:
General Electric, Minneapolis
Air Comm, West St. Paul
Mork Communications, Glencoe
RCA Communications Systems
Des Plaines, Illinois
$30,123.70
2,822.40 -
2nd
year service contract
$21,523.20
2,112.00 -
2nd
year service contract
$18,397.00
2,412.00 -
2nd
year service contract
22,357.00
- Alternate Bid
$31,028.00
3,840.00
- 2nd
year service contract
Mayor Black reported that he had been contacted by Motorola, and they wished to
meet with him at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 13. He indicated that anyone who
wished to could attend. He then called on the four companies present and asked
whether they thought that the bids were in any way restrictive. All representa-
tives responded that the bids did not prohibit anyone from bidding.
Inasmuch as Mork Communications had presented an alternate bid to the specifi-
cations, the question was directed to City Attorney Schantzen as to whether the
City could consider an alternate system that was not included in the advertised
specifications. His response was that he felt it would be within the City's
jurisdiction to negotiate beyond the bids on specialized equipment such as a
radio system.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K.
Peterson, that the bids be referred to City staff for consideration and review.
Motion passed unanimously.
Publication No. 1877 entitled Invitation for Proposals Van/Bus Type Motor Vehicle
was read by Mayor Black.
Administrative Assistant Fleetham opened the one bid received from Plowman's in
the amount of $12,095.00 with a 90 day delivery.
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After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman B. Peterson,
to refer the bid to the City staff for review. Motion carried unanimously.
Publication No. 1878 entitled Advertisement for Bids City of Hutchinson for Siren
System was read by Mayor Black.
Federal Sign & Signal Co. $13,804.00
(Weber & Troseth, Inc.)
Delivery 75 days after order
Electric Service Company $26,634.00
2% discount if paid within 30 days or
April 1 delivery date 19,434.00
Police Chief O'Borsky remarked that they plan to move the three existing sirens
and add two more sirens for a total of five. He also commented that he felt the
rotating siren is not as efficient inasmuch as the sound is blocked off for a
short period of time when the siren is rotating and does not cover all direc-
tions at one time.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman B. Peter-
son, that the bids be referred to the City staff for review. Motion carried unan-
imously.
Mayor Black made reference to a special meeting of the City Council scheduled for
Tuesday, December 14 at 4:00 P.M. at the request of the Hospital Board. At that
time the sale of bonds for building and the lease for the Medical Office Building
will be under consideration.
There being no further business to discuss, the motion was made by Alderman West-
lund, seconded by Alderman Haag, to adjourn the meeting at 12:45 A.M. Motion
passed unanimously.
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