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...... . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, March 30,1987 Page 6 REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR SALARY INCR.; J. MOONEY Council was referred to memorandum from Public Works Supervisor (3-27-87) re: one year salary step increase for Public Works employee Joe Mooney. . Raddatz noted the Public Works union contract provision for an increase to 90% of base pay at the end of one year of employment. He reported that Joe is a good worker, willing to learn, a very good mechanic and is knowledgeable about all types of equipment; he recommended the step increase. Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the salary step increase from 80% to 90% of the base pay received by the other Public Works Employees (being $11.73 per hour), in accordance with the contract provisions, effective April 1, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) ADVERTISE BID; ONE-TON TRUCK Council was referred to memorandum from Public Works Supervisor (3-27-87) re: advertising for bids for a one-ton truck, to be used by Parks and Public Works Departments. Raddatz explained that $13,500 was budgeted in 1987; the cost estimate for the new vehicle, including box, hoist and snow plow, is approximately $19,000, therefore, the old truck will be traded in to cover the cost differential. Sather asked if the truck bid would be independent of the box, hoist and snow . plow bid. Raddatz advised it would; he is using the bid specifications from two years ago. Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the advertisement for bids for the purchase of a one ton truck for the Parks Department, and advertisement for bid for the purchase of a box, hoist and snow plow. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) ADVERTISE BID; JETTER TRUCK Council was referred to memorandum from Public Works Supervisor (3-27-87) re: advertising for bids for replacement of the jetter truck. Raddatz explained that the funds for replacement of the jetter truck were included in the 1986 budget; Council elected to defer the purchase. He advised that even though the truck is in good shape, it is 17 years old and an important piece of equipment. Council discussed costs for replacement of the water pump or motor on the old jetter truck. Raddatz advised that the truck would not be worth anymore in trade if either of the costly repairs on the truck were made. . Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the advertisement for bids for the purchase of a new jetter truck. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) LEVELING OF CURBS Council was referred to Raddatz's memorandum (3-27-87) relative to the problem of sunken curbs. Raddatz explained he had consulted with SEH regarding correcting the problem and had a contractor demonstrate the process of leveling the curb sections by mudjacking. A survey shows approximately 1,000 feet of curb needs repair, in the Karth Lake area, and less extensive amounts in other areas. He proposed that 300-400 feet of curb be done each year until the problem is corrected. Raddatz estimated the cost of mudjacking at $3.75 per foot of curb and gutter; since this was not budgeted for in 1987 and very little sand or salt was used this year, he suggested using the amount budgeted for sand/salt to cover the cost of mudjacking this year. He noted that one resident has lost a muffler due to the sunken curb; he questioned the liability of the City if subsequent losses of this nature are reported. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the expenditure not to exceed $1,600.00 in 1987, Public Works General Fund 101-43100-224, for mudjacking curbs in 1987, and that funds be budgeted for 300 to 400 feet of curb each year until the problem has been corrected. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) .