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Annette Brand, City Administrator, stated that the Finance Director is gathering vendor information which will be available at the April 27 Work Session. She commented that Council had adopted a local purchasing policy which will also be discussed at that Work Session. Sisk asked for information on City purchases made outside Louisville, why they were made outside Louisville, and what bids were solicited. Davidson explained that the purpose of the State bid is for government entities to acquire items at the lowest possible price. If the City goes through the bid process again, it will cost the taxpayers. The whole purpose of the State bid is to get a volume price. Lathrop moved that Council authorize staff to purchase the vehicles listed on the summary sheet (SEE ATTACHED) under the State bid. Seconded by Howard. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 7 - 0 vote. OTHER REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS ARISING AFTER PREPARATION OF AGENDA NONE CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT NONE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Annette Brand, City Administrator, reminded Council of next Wednesday's Work Session with the Boulder County Commissioners catering supper prior to the meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:15 p.m. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Howard stated that the people living on McCaslin want an update on what's going on with the lights on McCaslin. He had received information that the citizens are putting together a petition for some portion of Louisville's open space being designated as a lease free dog area. Davidson wanted this brought to a Work Session for further discussion. Mayer stated that there was a citizen's meeting for the proposed new ballfield complex. There was concerned expressed by downtown citizens about the length of time the lights will be on and use of loud speakers. He asked the Parks & Recreation Director to have a report at the next Work Session about who uses the lights, for what 11