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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—November 9, 2009 8 7. New Business Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that in 2007 is had been driven 4643 miles, in 2008 it was 6866 miles, and to date in 2009 it was 4626 miles. Councilmember Grant stated that the vehicle being replaced was only used for 4500 miles a year on average and would be sitting outside uncovered and in the elements. He did not think this was a logical situation for a vehicle that cost the City $25,000. He asked what kind of analysis was done. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that one of the analyses was the payoff time period for the increased mileage versus the increased cost of the vehicle. Councilmember Grant asked if Finance Director Iverson had calculated in the cost of capital and depreciation. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that this was not part of the analysis. Councilmember Grant stated that the depreciation for this vehicle was such that in three years the $25,000 vehicle would be worth $15,000. He stated that in 2010 the City would be replacing a Chevy 3500, which is valued at about $4500. Provided the vehicle is still in decent shape this vehicle could be used as a replacement for the S 10 and this should be considered. He stated that he did not agree with spending $25,000 and leaving it sit outside in the elements. Councilmember Holden asked what the condition of the S 10 was at this time. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated there is a significant amount of rust near the driver side door and on the tailgate, the tailgate is cracked, the windshield wipers recently stopped working, the brakes are becoming less responsive, and the driver side door has become difficult to close and latch. The cost of repairs for 2009 has been approximately $800 and there were similar costs in 2007 and 2008. Mayor Harpstead stated that the City had received settlement from the insurance company for hail damage last year. Councilmember Grant stated that another option that could be considered is the purchase of a three-year-old used Prius. Councilmember Holden asked what the condition is of the Chevy 3500 that would be replaced in 2010. Public Works Director Hoag stated that this truck is a one ton two wheel drive with a crane on it. It has about 112,000 miles on it. The overall condition is that it has had a tough life with hauling the crane and other excessive items and it is only a two-wheel drive vehicle. He stated that it may make sense to upgrade a different truck that gets used more and down grade one that is currently there for a longer time. He would not recommend the Chevy 3500 vehicle to be used to replace the S 10 because it is starting to cost the City money to maintain it.