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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 18, 20144 <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer <br /> explained that the Public Works Department has three pieces of <br />equipment in the CIP for purchase in 2014. He indicated that the oldest plow truck in the fleet is <br />scheduled for replacement. He reported that the City has an opportunity to buy a used truck from <br />the County at a reduced price and noted that this would be a great value for the City. The price of <br />the used truck is $128,250 with an additional $5,000 needed to repaint the truck to match the <br /> It was noted that the City budgeted $160,000 for a new plow truck. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer <br /> stated that the next piece of equipment to be purchased is a <br />roller. He explained that the roller would assist the Public Works Department in paving and road <br />maintenance efforts. However, he suggested that as the Public Works crew is getting into more <br />paver laid bituminous work along with pot hole patching, that a larger roller may be more <br />appropriate. He suggested that the City rent a larger roller for 2014 when needed and that a <br />decision on this piece of equipment be made in 2015. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer <br /> indicated that the 2002 Groundmaster with snow blower was <br />due for replacement in 2014. He suggested that this piece of equipment be replaced with a Tool <br />Cat as it is a more functional piece of equipment. He reported that the Groundmaster would have <br />little trade-in value and for this reason; an old mower deck could be installed on the unit. This <br />mower could then be used along trails to knock down weeds <br />mowers. He explained that the Tool Cat was $10,000 more expensive than the Groundmaster. <br />The difference could be made up by trading in the John Deere tractor. This would make <br />up half of the difference, and the remainder would be made up by the reduced price of the plow <br />truck. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br />supported the purchase of the used plow truck. She asked how the <br />current roller was used by the City. She questioned what the City would do with the old roller. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer <br /> commented ts used for pothole and <br />small patch jobs. He explained that a larger roller would provide a better finish on larger paver <br />laid in if a new or used roller <br />was purchased in the future. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> inquired why the City was not keeping the current plow truck. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer <br /> stated that he is not opposed to keeping the plow truck in the <br />fleet; however, there will be no indoor storage for it. In addition, this truck could need expensive <br />repairs in the near future. He feels that the City would benefit most by taking the $20,000 trade in <br />value on this piece of equipment. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> asked if the City will need an additional plow after TCAAP is completely <br />developed. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer <br /> stated that it would probably be five to ten years before another <br />plow route is needed due to the development of TCAAP. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> viewed the Tool Cat to be a superior product when compared to the <br />Groundmasters, and it can be used year round. He supported the purchase of the Tool Cat. <br />
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