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Member Wilke questioned how often the high pressure hose truck is used <br />during the year. Schwartz replied that it is City policy to flush every <br />sewer once every three years. There are sewers on an annual basis if <br />there’s a root problem or by a restaurant causing a grease problem. <br />Member Wilke said that if it was sitting idle, we could share it with <br />another city. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke questioned how our supplies and materials are obtained, <br />do we let bids or buy from a state list. Schwartz responded that they are <br />purchased several different ways: through the state, through the county <br />and request for bids. Member Wilke asked if the City ever gets price <br />comparisons instead of using the existing supplier. Schwartz said yes, <br />that’s done often. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke asked if the City has a work item that’s lagging behind <br />because of not enough manpower or money. Schwartz said that we do in <br />the area of grass mowing, especially along County Road C and Snelling <br />where Ramsey County and Mn/DOT have cut back due to budget <br />shortfalls. Residents are asking why we can’t just mow even though it’s <br />not our jurisdiction. The City of Falcon Heights is already mowing along <br />Snelling. We can do that, but we have to consider the cost. Schwartz <br />asked the Commission for input on this issue. <br /> <br /> Member Rossini asked who mows City property. Schwartz said it’s done <br />by Park Maintenance. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke asked why the railroad isn’t responsible for keeping their <br />property mowed along Snelling and suggested that the City contact them <br />about it. Maybe we can maintain it and then bill the railroad. Schwartz <br />said that he would contact them and see what they had to say. <br /> <br /> Member Anderson wondered what Falcon Heights budget would be for <br />maintaining Snelling. Currently, our budget does not include money <br />designated for maintaining these properties. <br /> <br /> Member Rossini asked if we had the manpower to maintain these <br />properties or if we would have to contract out. Schwartz said that we <br />would have to either give up something else or hire additional staff. <br />Member Rossini asked if it wouldn’t be better to just hire it out. Schwartz <br />said possibly, but we’d have to evaluate it. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke suggested that volunteer groups could help with <br />maintenance. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke asked what happens to money that is budgeted for a certain <br />purpose, i.e. snowplowing, but then isn’t needed for that year. Schwartz <br />said that, generally, it flows back into the same fund. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br />