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Session 1657, Minutes January 8, 1996 Page 4 collecting recycling revenue (reduced to $5,000 monthly from $8,000) sooner. He noted that Armor Bid #A is a manual transmission, which does not meet specifications. He recommended that Key Equipment Bid #2 for $91,566 be accepted. Mr. Schoomer moved approval as recommended. Mrs. Schuman seconded the motion. Responding to Mr. Cotton, Mr. Ollendorff said the faster delivery time of the Key Equipment truck allows the City to make up in recycling revenue for the higher price of their truck over Eco Systems Bid #B. Mrs. Thompson asked what effort the City was making in getting bids from minority contractors. The City Manager said the City makes a great effort to identify minority and woman owned firms, and if the cost is under $5,000 and other parameters are equal, he will choose a minority firm; anything over $5,000 goes to Council, which is advised on which are minority firms. A number of directories are used--Black Pages, Minority Contracting Firms, and MO-Kan, among others. Responding to Mr. Wagner, Mr. Ollendorff said all bids except the one noted meet specifications. Mr. Cotton asked if the truck will be used within a reasonable time after it arrives, and Mr. Ollendorff said it will be used as soon as it gets here. He noted that this truck and the forklit~ are the only two pieces of equipment needed to put the MRF into full operation. Mr. Wagner asked for an explanation regarding the lower monthly estimate for recyclables. Mr. O1- lendorff said the market is cyclical, and prices for some recyclables are much lower than just a few months ago. All voted Aye. PUBLIC HEARING - 7400 OLIVE SITE PLAN The City Manager said a public hearing was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. this date and place to hear pub- lic comment on the proposal for 43 apartments at 7400 Olive. Two three-story buildings will be add- ed to the existing building to provide housing for more than 100 people. City staff has previously pointed out many problems with the plan that must be addressed before it will comply with City ordi- nances. Since the property is surrounded by single-family homes, the developer should be encouraged to provide substantially less density than proposed, and may wish to redesign the project. It was indi- cated previously that the apartments will be market rate, requiring no subsidy or tax relief. Mr. Ollen- dorffnoted that a slightly revised plan was received January 3, after the deadline and too late to in- clude in public hearing letters or for thorough staff analysis, although preliminary review indicates many problems and failure to meet Zoning Code requirements. Notification of the public hearing was sent to all homes in adjacent neighborhoods. Mayor Adams opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.