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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JUNE 15, 2009 <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br />Public Works Director Hoag reviewed equipment information with the Council <br />and apologized for not getting the information to them in a more timely fashion. <br />He noted the primary focus was on the next two years, focusing on the needs and <br />condition of the current equipment. Public Works Director Hoag asked for <br />comments or questions from Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden noted $116,000 was being requested in 2010 for two <br />vehicles. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead agreed with this recommendation as it would provide the <br />department the type of vehicles they needed to complete their work without <br />needing a different vehicle later on. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Hoag stated this was the case; the suggested purchase <br />would eliminate the need for a I-ton dump truck in the future which would be <br />replaced by a pick-up truck. He indicated a large part of this purchase was the <br />$14,000 lifting crane for pulling pumps. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead questioned the age of the vehicle being replaced along with the <br />miles on it. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Hoag stated the vehicle was over nine years old and had <br />over 112,000 miles with a twisted frame. He noted this vehicle was used daily to <br />check the pumps, water towers and complete Gopher One calls. This vehicle is <br />used daily as the workhorse for the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead indicated he was in favor of this vehicle purchase and stated the <br />other vehicle purchase would allow the City to work on sidewalks, switching from <br />a John Deere tractor to a bobcat. He noted it would cost less than replacing the <br />existing tractor. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Hoag explained that after thorough evaluation this <br />recommendation made the most sense. He indicated that the John Deere would be <br />sold if the new purchase was approved. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked for clarification on the bobcat purchase and if this <br />would assist the City with five and six foot sidewalks. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Hoag stated there were numerous options with <br />attachments, allowing for five or six foot sidewalks to be cleared. <br />