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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 14, 2009 PARKS COMP Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLAN RESOLUTIONNO. 2009-I-8 - CALLING A JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING WITH THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE PARKS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARYS, 2009 AT 6:30 P.M. AS RECOMMENDED SY THE CITYADMINISTRATOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. STREET The City Administrator reviewed his January 7, 2009 report outlining SWEEPER the details of the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Falcon Heights PURCHASE for street sweeper purchase and operation. The City Administrator reported that the joint ownership of this piece of equipment will allow Little Canada to sweep its streets more frequently, thus improving water quality in the City and overall appearance. Currently, street sweeping is a contracted service and done once per year. He noted that a regenerative air sweeper is being proposed, which picks up more of the particulate matter which holds more of the contaminants. The cost of the sweeper is $164,317.79, which is the State contract price, including sales tax. The acquisition cost of the sweeper will be allocated on street lane miles, or about 2/3rds to Little Canada ($107,430.97) and 1/3rd to Falcon Heights (56,886.82). The Adminish•ator also indicated that the City will be advertising for apart-time person to sweep sheets on an on-call basis. It is hoped that a retired Public Works person can be employed in this capacity. The City Administrator reported that the Joint Powers Agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorneys for both cities and they recommend approval. Blesener noted that this type of cooperation is not unusual between the two cities, noting the shared Building Official position. The City Administrator agreed, noting that the two cities have a very good working relationship. He pointed out that having a street sweeper will allow the City to do a better job of keeping streets clean and will reduce the amount of pollutants getting into lakes and streets. He noted that the City has money in its Capital Improvement Budget for this purchase. The Administrator noted that while the economic conditions are poor, it is a good time to make a purchase of this nature given the cost savings in a competitive marketplace.