1984-09-05 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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( ( l \, r:::::: .. Minutes, Regular Meeting and Public Hearing La Porte City Council September 5, 1984, Page 3 10. Council considered awarding a bid for computer hardware and peripheral equipment. Jerry Hodge reviewed the recommendation of LWFW, who recom- mended a Data General Model 10/SP Microcomputer in order that complete compatibility with the City's main frame be achieved. Mr. Hodge stated that only one unit will be ordered, rather than the two specified in the bid packet that had gone out. Gay in Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton andoMayor Cline Nays: None 11. Mr. Doyle'Westergren spoke to Council regarding surveys in Beck's Addition of Oakhurst, and presented a copy of a peti- tion signed by some of the residents there. A copy of Mr. westergren's comments is attached to these minutes. At the conclusion of Mr. westergren's presentation, Mayor Cline stated that since this matter had come before Council previously, she had asked the City Attorney for an opinion as to whether the City was violating the State constitution or any laws on maintaining our streets and that the City Attorney had written a reply. The City Attorney read his opinion letter, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. 12. Mr. John Kiibler was scheduled to speak on Oakhurst Addition encroachments, but elected not to speak. Members of Council spoke to the issue of encroachments on City property. Councilperson Malone: Madame Mayor, right or wrong, ,I think we have to take our counsel's opinion on this. He has given us something that's more or less law, and I think we need to support it. If it's not right we'll find out later. But if it's been done in the past and hasn't harmed anyone, I don't know why we need to get involved in this. My opinion ois that it's something that's developed over the years, and I don't think we can do anything about it. A3