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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—April 11, 2011 5 5.A. Authorize Purchase of Dump Truck with Plow/Wing/Sander (continued) Public Works Director Maurer stated this was Staff s plan for this year. Staff would like to put together a long term plan that includes trading in the second used vehicle (1997)the City currently owns for a new dump track and also trading in the used dump truck purchased from the County for a new dump truck. He would like to have the City on a schedule that plans for the replacement of a dump truck every four to five years, replacing the oldest vehicle, which would be approximately ten to twelve years old at the time it would be replaced. This is currently not part of the City's plan and he would present this to the Council at a future meeting. At this time he has not completed the long-term CIP plan. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Tamble seconded a motion to Authorize the Purchase of an International Dump Truck Chassis From Astleford International Trucks of Minneapolis and a Dump Box, Plow, and Sanding Equipment From Towmaster Truck Equipment of Litchfield for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $155,000. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Authorize Purchase of Park Benches Councilmember Holden asked when Staff planned on installing these benches. She stated she - would like to have them installed sooner rather than later so that residents would be able to utilize them during the summer months. Public Works Director Maurer stated the benches would be installed once the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) makes the recommendation in regards to location and it is approved by the City Council. The benches will arrive in approximately three weeks and Staff will need additional time to assembly the benches prior to installing them. He stated he would forward a message to Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson to add the bench location discussion to the next PTRC meeting agenda so this can be brought to the Council for approval. Mayor Grant asked if the benches being purchased at this time were the same design as the bench located at Elmer L. Anderson Trail connection. Public Works Director Maurer stated these benches were the same design as the benches purchased last year and he believed this was the same style located at the Elmer L. Anderson Trail connection. Councilmember Tamble asked if the benches had a space for a donation or sponsorship plaque to be placed. Public Works Director Maurer stated there was a space and the person making the donation or sponsoring the bench could decide what the plaque said, within reason. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Tamble seconded a motion to Authorize the Purchase of Eight Parkshore Contemporary Style Park Benches in the Amount of$4,821.66 From Kirby Built Quality Products. The motion carried unanimous) 5-0 .