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, . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 14, 1984 Page Seven . Buckley explained that he is recommending the purchase of a 4x4 instead of the budgeted pickup because the frame and body are stronger, and he feels it will be safer for pulling the transport trailer carrying the heavy mowers; 4x4 can also serve as a back up for Public Works in case of equipment breakdown and can be utilized for snow removal from the ice rinks. Buckley referred Council to the three quotes received; recommended the GMC because of the 8 cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Christiansen moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council authorize the purchase of a 3/4 ton 4x4 GMC truck at a cost of $9,990. In further discussion, Buckley was asked why he budgeted for a pickup and is now requesting a 4x4. Buckley said he was trying to keep the Village, as well as Park Department, costs down; advised that basically the parks department can get by with a pickup, but he feels, in the long run, the City will save money with 3/4 ton 4x4, which is more versatile, and will not be over- worked. '. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) (financing of the 4x4 truck was referred to the Finance Committee for its recommendations to Council.) Summer Program and Maintenance Personnel Council was referred to Buckley's memo of 5-8-84 re 1984 Summer Maintenance Personnel and 1984 Summer Program Personnel. Buckley explained that the proposed salaries are within the budget. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approve the 1984 Summer Program and Maintenance Personnel as outlined in memo. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0)' Needs Assessment re Additional Water Tower - Norman Hendrickson absent C ristoffersen referred Council to charts taken last year on August 1st, July 11th, July 4th and August 8th indicating the levels of water in the Arden Hills tower; noted that the pressure reading charts indicate sufficient pressure for domestic use but insufficient pressure to fight fires. Christoffersen explained that the original analysis was done in 1967; noted that a re-analysis of the system will be made in order to determine the needed tower size. Christoffersen explained that the ultimate population was estimated at 14,000 i~ 1967; noted that we are down some in population, fire rates have changed in the interim; the arsenal was not involved in the previous analysis, land usage has changed etc. Christoffersen explained that an additional tank, of a size to be determined, is needed; noted that municipalities must meet standards for fire protection ex- plained that he does not have specific details to answer questions tonight; noted that previous projections were for a 1~ million gallon tank; noted that a tower is needed in the lower system; noted we now experience a 30 1b dror in pressure when the pump goes on; noted that Arden Hills is now hooked to the Rosevi11e system to give us the needed pressure; reported that the fire chief recommends 3000 gpm for fire usage, which seems high; was advised that each pumper pumps 1200 gpm. Rauenhorst suggested that the needs assessment for an additional tower be re-schedu1ed to a meeting when Engineer Hendrickson can be present. Christoffersen explained that Arden Hills needs another tower in order to keep the pressure up and put water in storage for the City's needs; noted that the size has not been determined; explained that a tower will be needed whether or not the City sells water to the arsenal.