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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, June 30, 1986 Page 3 barricade at $100 - $150. Raddatz described the proposed barrier to be of three strips of aluminum 8' to 10' long and 6" to 8" wide attached to three posts, which he feels will suffice. In discussion, it was suggested that another possibility might be 3 or 4 treated posts, sunk in concrete, and possibly requesting the property owner to plant a spruce tree to camouflage the structure. . Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council authorize the installation of a barricade at the north end of Pascal with reflectorized slashes and retain the existing black and white "Dead End" sign in its present location. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Bids Received - Jetter with Truck and Snowplow Truck Council was referred to Raddatz' memos of 6/30/86 re Jetter and Truck and Snowplow Truck, Raddatz reported three bids were received for the snowplow ranging from $32,900 to $34,972,17; recommended that the City accept the low bid of $32,900 by Lakeland Ford for a 1987 model F8000, Raddatz reported that Boyer Truck offers a $500 discount if payment ia received within five days, as part of their bid, McNiesh reported that Attorney Lynden considers this a "qualified bid" on the part of Boyer Truck; said City should have requested cash terms; explained that Lakeland might have also offered a discount, if given a chance, In discussion, it was noted that the City is looking for a price; prompt payment is to the City's advantage; Lakeland's offer of a discount now would be after the bid opening - Boyer's was part of their bid - a paragraph at the bottom of the bid form. Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council order the snowplow truck from Boyer Truck at $32,849,75. Motion carried unanimously, (5-0) Raddatz reported that two bids were received for the Jetter and truck; one was a "no bid" from Macqueen Equipment because they could not meet the specifications. Raddatz reported that the bid from Flexible Pipe Tool meets the specifications for both the Jetter and the truck; reported that Roseville just purchased a similar Jetter and he knows of two other towns who have ordered jetters like this one. Raddatz recommended that Council accept the bid from Flexible Pipe Tool Company, . In discussion, it was queried whether there are alternative options. Raddatz reported this is the only supplier in this area; noted that other types would cost about the same. Raddatz explained that this Jetter is unique in that it runs off the truck engine, eliminating an extra engine; noted that $8,000 has been offered in trade-in of the 1977 truck - the $56,950 price includes this trade-in, Raddatz reported that the truck and Jetter purchase was planned for in the budget; said it may cost more than it's worth to keep the old Jetter; recognizes it is a lot of money; does not consider it an emergency piece of equipment - City can possibly hold out for a year or two; suggested it is a case of "pay for it now or pay for it later"; noted that if ordered now, the earliest we can receive it is about December, 1986. Council reviewed the various equipment purchases proposed in 1986 and 1987, It was noted that the Jetter is a 1970 model, now 17 years old, and was budgeted for replacement this year, and will probably cost more next year, It was noted that the City has a routine plan for equipment replacement; feels the plan should be followed if at all possible. It was suggested that it is a gamble should something go wrong, but we may have more competition in a year or two. It was asked if there are jetters for rent. Raddatz said it may be possible to rent from a neighboring city if need be. It was asked if a Jetter can be hooked behind a truck on a trailer, Raddatz said there is one like this; will need another engine to operate it, Dale Smith (Boyer Truck) said there is a municipal lease for this type of thing, which may be an alternative to purchasing.