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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JULY 18, 2016 7 <br /> <br />Mayor Grant was uncertain if he could support the purchase of a large area mower given the <br />proposed expense, especially given the fact very little has been spent on this piece of equipment in <br />the past four years. He requested staff investigate other options. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden supported the purchase given the additional safety the unit would <br />provide to the Public Works Department workers. She asked if the piece of equipment was a want <br />or a need. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson indicated the large grassy areas have to be mowed in <br />the summer time and the large area mower gets the work done quicker than two small mowers. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung was interested in seeing what the labor costs would be for using two <br />Z-turns versus one large area mower. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if the new generator should be moved to 2017. She <br />supported the expense in 2017 given the number of storms that occur each summer where power <br />is lost. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated he placed the item in 2019 to assist with <br />balancing out expenses in 2017 and 2018. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the expense the City pays for sewer backups. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes supported the generator being purchased in 2017, while holding off on <br />the large area mower purchase until additional options can be reviewed by the City Council. <br /> <br />The Council reviewed the CIP in further detail. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden wanted to have the Council pursue a gateway sign at Lexington Avenue <br />and Highway 96. She provided further comment on the playground replacements and questioned <br />if they were absolutely necessary. She wanted to know which replacements were mandatory and <br />which could be delayed. <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated <br />staff could look into this further and would report back to the City Council. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson noted the playground structures were currently on a <br />20-year replacement cycle. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested the new sirens for Emergency Management be put into the CIP. <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br />estimated the expense for this project would be $15,000. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding sewer lining. <br />