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November 12, 2019 Page 4 of 5 Council Business 1. Consider Fleet Purchase of Hook Truck, Chipper and Hook Truck Attachments. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the Fleet Purchases of a Single Axle Hook Truck, Wood Chipper and Hook Truck Attachments which include a Snow Plow/Sander, Chipper Box, Water Tank/Pump and Flatbed. Assistant City Manager Massopust indicated Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting stated in 2018 Public Works unfunded, a Champion Road Grader with intentions to replace it with a John Deere Tractor and snow plow attachments. This purchase was deferred until 2019. During the 2020 budget process, a chipper was shown as an expendi ture with 2020 general fund dollars. After discussion with the City Council and leadership team, staff reviewe d the proposed 2019 John Deere purchase and other planned purchases to create a plan that used proposed fleet replacement dollars to acquire a chipper and a hook truck while not using the general fund. After soliciting input from Parks and Public Works, staff proposed using the John Deere Tractor fleet balance to acquire a single axle hook truck. The hook truck is capable of performing in multiple capacities including snow removal, flooding ice‐rinks, hauling material, and pulling the chipper. To accomplish these tasks the hook truck will be purchased with a variety of attachments including a snowplow, a V‐box sander, a chipper box, a water tank/pump, and a flatbed. Staff commented further on how the proposed purchase would meet the needs of the City and recommended approval. Councilmember Burg commended staff for combining equipment and for achieving greater efficiencies for the City. She asked how the City would use wood chips. Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported the wood chips would be used in the City’s park areas. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked staff for thinking outside the box and for combining the equipment purchase. He stated he supported the proposed purchase. Councilmember Allen agreed and thanked staff for the great work. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust Assistant City Manager Massopust reported he attended a meeting last week with Dean Lotter and Melissa Shamrock, an aid to Ramsey County Commissioner McGuire. He commented Director Fink and City Clerk Spangrud for making a presentation at the recent Minnesota Parks and Recreation Annual Meeting. He stated the City was almost finished with the passport space within the License Bureau. He explained a potential user for Block B has been speaking with staff. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported on Wednesday, November 13th a winter farmer’s market would be held at the New Brighton Community Center in Rooms A and B. She encouraged residents to visit this great community event. She indicated the market would have 20+ vendors. It was noted the winter farmer’s markets would be held the second Wednesday from November through March. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen thanked the Council for the healthy discussion that was held regarding the City’s utility rates. He stated he appreciated the comments that were made and explained he enjoyed learning from the Council and staff members. He thanked the VFW members for being present this evening. He explained he felt honored to have been a part of a Council Business 1. Consider Fleet Purchase of Hook Truck, Chipper and Hook Truck Attachments. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates