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insurance will be applied toward this additional cost. Co7ncilman Royer moved to accept Committee's report on Employees' Health Insurnnoe as submitteQ, seconded by Councilman FerRnor and carried (MINUTE OVDER �66-26) CounaD_manBury stated still some question about possibility of retired employees being eligible for medical insurance at time of and after retirement, and felt this should still be studied further to resolve; (1) What about retired employees who dropped out of medical plan who might be eli7ible for rein sOatement under present plans; (2) What can be offered for continued medical plan. Councilman Weymouth warned of costs involved in such a policy. Auditor-Acoountant state& approxi mately 5 employees retired this past Cite years would cost City some $600 per year under such a plan proposed for continuing medical, and predicted that, ove7 a 10 year period, some 50 employees would retire and cost would approximate 06000 per year. Councilman Bury re-emphasized his concern for possible eligibility of those already retired for re-entry into group medical plan with some contribution on part of the City (Memo 1/25/166) Councilman Gran7er, representing Council, discussed his report and recommendation concerning Union Cemetery maintenance after meet!nS held with Staff and representative from S',ky- !aT,,:n Memorial Gardens on the Zrounds to note its deplorable state. he stated Park Superintendent had been asked vo estiniate cost or a general clean-up of cemetery and advises labor cost of approximately ?3700 could accomplish a clean-up campainn, but suggested this be done durinC easter vacation period when seasonal student help could be utilized for approximately half or cost estimated. He further stated representative from Skylawn indicated that if City performs general clean-up, his or7anization would comply with the terms of the aareement providing for maintenance. Councilman Granger stated he recommen4ed that general clean-up be approved and that various community agencies and organizations also be asked for their assistance. Dio- cusalon held on possible finances for clean-up praCram with recommendation being made by City Manager that funds be used from Park Department budget as far as possible and supplemental funds be appropriated if necessary. Councilman Royer moved to accept report and proceed on clean-up program for Cemetery as recommended by City Manager, seconded by Councilman Bury and carried (MINUTE ORD7R 466-27) Request of Fire Chief for permission to purchase item of fire equipment without formal bidding presented for consideration. Staff reported purchase by informal bids had been requested for a diesel engine and automatic transmission to replace the 17 year old motor in Aerial Truck ., 11. Fire Chief reported due to unique nature of replace- ment, he has examined available engines and received informal bids which include installation, furnishing of engine, automatic transmission, and all appurtenaces, and recommends one costing $7,914a1 to be paid from Equipment Replacement Funds. Council- man Bury questioned fair estimate of cost and comparative quotations. Chief Lodi stated he had been workinC on this proposed purchase for full year and felt assured he had received ail possible estimates on costs, and felt recommendation for acceptance of one best suited was justified. Councilman Royer moved to waive formal bidding procedures on motor and accessories foo Aerial Truck #11, and authorize City Manager to make purchase an requested, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried on roll call vote (MTYUTE ORDSR A66-28)