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<br /> , <br /> I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br /> ,. MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: August 1, 1997 <br /> I TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator J <br /> Cindy S. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director [S' <br /> I FROM: <br /> SUBJECT: Purchase of Snow Blower for Case Skid Steer <br /> I Backl.!round <br /> At the July 14 Council Work session, the City Council decided to pursue the snow plowing of <br /> I trails and sidewalks. The City will need to purchase a snow blower for the Case Skid Steer in <br /> order to remove the snow. Since it will probably snow before January (unfortunately), we will <br /> I need to purchase the snow blower in 1997 in order to be prepared for the first snow fall. <br /> Cost of the Snow Blower <br /> I I had originally estimated the cost of the attachment for the skid steer to be $6,000-$7,000. The <br /> two quotes that I received are both lower than estimated and are as follows: <br /> Ie 1. St. Joseph's Equipment, Inc. $6600 <br /> 2. Carlson Equipment $6300 <br /> (Both quotes reflect the discount for ordering in August). <br /> I A truck loading chute has been included for blowing snow into the back of a pick-up. <br /> I Recommendation <br /> I recommend that the City Council authorize staff to purchase a snow blower attachment for the <br /> Case Skid Steer from Carlson Equipment for the amount of $6,300 including tax. <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> ft <br /> I <br />