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• Arden Hills Council 7 May 26 , 1992 Mayor Sather commented that it is unrealistic to think that Reed could ever "pay back" the sick leave already extended, and he was concerned about extending additional sick leave since there is the chance Reed will be unable to return to his job, and the City has already extended benefits beyond what Reed had accrued. The question was raised how other cities typically handle such a situation. Winkel said that a poll of other cities indicated that granting medical leave of absence without pay is a common practice , however , the employee would need to request that himself . Mayor Sather said he would support such leave for a finite period of time . MOTION : Hicks moved, seconded by Malone , to : 1) Ask Fred Reed to use the balance of his accrued vacation time , 2 ) Deny additional extended sick leave, and 3 ) Request an opinion from Reed' s doctor regarding an anticipated return to work date . Motion carried unanimously ( 5-0 ) . APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TRACTOR • Winkel referred to his May 21 , 1992 memo on this agenda item which reported that the City has the opportunity to purchase a used 1988 Case 580-K Tractor/Backhoe , which appears to be in excellent condition, having been well maintained on a routine basis , for $25 , 000 from Perron Sewer and Water Construction Company . Winkel said the purchase price of the tractor was $42 ,000 in 1988 , it would sell for about $30 ,000 now from a dealer , and a new comparable tractor would be over $50 ,000 . Winkel stated that the budget has $25 , 000 allocated for the purchase of a Bobcat , but that he would prefer to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase the tractor at this time with hopes of also purchasing a Bobcat (perhaps used) using funds saved during the year from capital expenditures . Councilmember Hicks asked if the City currently has a backhoe and tractor . Winkel said the City currently does not have a backhoe , and plans are to use the City ' s current tractor as a trade in when a Bobcat is purchased. Councilmember Malone encouraged Winkel to look for a used Bobcat when the appropriate time comes to make the purchase . Councilmember Hicks asked if Winkel could negotiate a price less than $25 , 000 for the Case tractor . Winkel stated that • $25 ,000 is already a very good price given the condition and maintenance record. Council was reminded that the purchase would not be subject to sales tax if transacted before June 1 , 1992 .