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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2024 29 <br /> J. Motion To Approve Invoice From Emergency Apparatus Maintenance, Inc. — <br /> Tanker Truck Repairs <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she spoke with Director Swearingen earlier regarding this matter. <br /> She explained the City was looking to spend $10,000 on repairs on a vehicle that would be <br /> replaced next year. She questioned why this matter was not being investigated by a fleet manager. <br /> She questioned what could be done to take care of City vehicles to ensure this type of costly <br /> repair was not needed in the future. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen indicated this vehicle was purchased in 2009 <br /> and noted materials are replaced over time with stainless steel to assist with preventing rust. He <br /> explained the City does not have a way to spray the underside of its vehicles at the Public Works <br /> facility. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the City would be trading this vehicle in after one year. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported this was the case. He commented <br /> further on how the fleet manager was evaluating the City's vehicle purchase for 2025. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a <br /> motion to Approve Invoice From Emergency Apparatus Maintenance, Inc. — <br /> Tanker Truck Repairs. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if staff or the Council had any updates on if the Fire Department <br /> had received any federal funding. <br /> Councilmember Monson explained Brad Martens was working with Amy Klobuchar's office to <br /> fill out the paperwork. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she would like to know more about the wetland credits on <br /> TCAAP. <br /> City Administrator Perrault reported he was still unsure if they would be pursuing wetland <br /> credits. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested all future agendas be designed in a manner to have resident <br /> items addressed first. <br /> City Administrator Perrault commented he could work to do this in the future. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau thanked Community Development Director Jagoe for her detailed <br /> presentation on TCAAP. <br />