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