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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL ll, 2005 5 AI. APPROVE RESOLUTION #05-27 ACCEPTING PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE RED FOX/GREY FOX 2005 PMP PROJECT MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 05-27, A Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Roll for Red Fox/Grey Fox 2005 Pavement Management Program, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Aplikowski mentioned that assessments paid after the 30 days from the assessment adoption date will be subject to an interest charge of 7.75%, which is 2% above today's prime rate, 6, NEW BUSINESS A. PURCHASE OF TWO REPLACEMENT TRUCKS - VEHICLES #002 AND #013 Mr. Moore stated the City Council and staff began preparing for the 2005 Budget on June 2], 2004, The process concluded on December 13, 2004 with Resolution No. 04-69, adopting the 2005 budget. A component of the 2005 Budget is in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) which included the proposed purchase of two replacement trucks, a Ford F450 and a Ford F350, There were four Council meetings devoted to CIP discussions, During one of those Work Sessions, the two trucks were on display in the City Hall parking lot. He recommended Council approve the purchase of a new 2005 Ford F350, Super Heavy Duty, 4x4 Truck and a 2005 Ford F450, Super Heavy Duty, 4x4 Truck painted according to Arden Hills' specifications and installation of proper truck utilities, at a cost not to exceed a final combined total of$99,187.07. Councilmember Grant asked what was the high maintenance cost and front end repairs refer to. Mr. Moore summarized what he considered front end repairs and that was due to the plowing and the vehicles not being sized to the job they were doing. He indicated that changing to super heavy duty trucks should cut the maintenance cost of the vehicles. Councilmember Grant asked if the vehicle maintenance history had been set up. Mr. Moore replied the Ramsey County maintenance system was in and all oil change or other fluids were measured and registered on each vehicle. He stated that City staff did not have in place yet their own maintenance system but he was working on this program. MOTION: Mayor Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve purchase of a new 2005 Ford F350, Super Duty, 4x4 Truck and a 2005 Ford F450, Super Heavy Duty, 4x4 Truck painted according to Arden Hills' specifications and installation of property truck utilities, at a cost not to exceed a final combined total of $99,]87.07. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).