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I I I Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 1986 Council Business, continued Schmidt stated that with trade-in it is only $700 less than the John Deere without a trade-in and only $1,000 less than the Toro without a trade-in; asked what the price would be without the trade-in and if there was any way of getting the price of the new Cushman down because the trade-in is only four years old. Anderson stated that neither of the other two companies will give us a trade-in and stated the city could probably sell it in the auction for $200-$300. Anderson continued that John Deere and Toro are very good pieces of equipment and would not be disappointed to go to either of them, stating the city has had a Toro for eight years which had been rebuilt once and a John Deere for six years with no problems. In response to Gunderman's questions, Anderson stated Toro parts are extremely expensive, John Deere parts are more readily available and may be obtained quite reasonably, and Cushman is similar to Toro with respect to a monopoly, but they are not as expensive. Anderson also stated his preference would be either John Deere or Toro but, with regard to parts, would lean toward John Deere. Gunderman supported Schmidt's concern that we take another look at the purchase. Benke felt that, because of parts availability and cost, both the John Deere and the Toro should be looked at from the life- cycle perspective. Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Williams, ACCEPT JOHN DEERE'S BID OF $6,395.00 AND DIRECT STAFF TO PURSUE THE SALE OF THE CUSHMAN. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Announcements and Updates Benke announced Representative Vento's Town Hall Meeting on Monday, June 30, 1986. Benke announced the annual city hall picnic would be on Tuesday, August 5, 1986, and encouraged councilmembers to attend. Benke stated the North Suburban Mayors Association would be meet- ing Thursday, June 26, 1986, at the University Radisson and that Mr. Pohlad, owner of the Minnesota Twins, would be in attendance. Benke briefly reviewed the League of Minnesota Cities conference in Duluth last week which he and Sinda attended; indications are that the farmers' situation will impact urban and suburban commu- nity development (future development should be owner-occupied Page Nine Announcements and Updates Vento Town Hall City Hall Picnic North Suburban Mayors Meeting LMC Conference