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Regular City Council Meeting <br />Monday, December 21, 2009 <br />Page 17 <br />downs due to having only two machines to perform this maintenance, and the hard use on <br />those machines. Mr. Brokke advised that these breakdowns caused delays in pathway <br />plowing; and that repairs were becoming more extensive, with a recent repair costing <br />$2,600. Mr. Brokke advised that continued deferral would increase maintenance costs <br />and increase down time for repairing the existing machinery. <br />Public Works Director Duane Schwartz concurred that similar deficiencies would be ex- <br />perienced by deferring replacement of the dump truck; noting that it was experiencing <br />more down time as it aged; and that another piece of equipment (1980 model) had been <br />mothballed for the time being based on extensive repair needs; which was putting newer <br />equipment under additional use and stress to handle the additional workload, and thereby <br />decreasing their life cycle. Mr. Schwartz advised that this purchase had been deferred <br />three years already. <br />Mayor Klausing advised that, with this additional information, he felt more comfortable <br />making a decision; however, his decision was the same, but based on this additional in- <br />formation that to keep using vehicles for longer cycles created more cost to taxpayers. <br />Councilmember Johnson sought further information from Councilmember Roe on his <br />suggested motion rather than leaving vehicle replacement to staff's discretion. <br />Councilmember Roe noted that these were the two most expensive items, above and be- <br />yond the fire truck; and advised that he could not have made a decision without that addi- <br />tional staff information; and advised that he would not be supporting his own motion. <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Ihlan <br />Nays: Johnson; Roe; Pust; and HIausing <br />Motion failed. <br />Public Comment <br />P & R Commissioner Ristow <br />Commissioner Ristow spoke in support of fleet vehicle replacement in a timely manner to <br />avoid further and more costly repairs and maintenance as it deteriorated. <br />Amendment <br />Roe moved, Pust seconded, continuing the non-structural temporary budget reductions <br />(from Attachment B identified on RCA Attachment F and dated 12/21/09) from 2009 to <br />2010 with the exception of the following: <br />Legal: $5,675 <br />Finance/Accounting (reduced reception desk duties): $16,260 <br />Street Maintenance (6 month staff position): $31,148 <br />Park & Recreation Program and service level cuts: $36,000 <br />Reduced PIP for Parks and Recreation: $6,000 <br />