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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JANUARY 26, 1994 <br />is based on availability. During the summer months, <br />this equipment is in high demand. If the City were to <br />refurbish its roller, the Superintendent anticipated <br />that it could get another 7 or 8 years use out of it. <br />The cost of a new roller was estimated at $15,000. <br />LaValle felt that $10,000 seemed like a lot of money to <br />put into a piece of equipment that was 21 years old. <br />Morelan asked the average life of this type of <br />equipment. <br />The Superintendent replied that the engine was replaced <br />about five years ago. Sinoe that time the City has put <br />2,500 hours on it. <br />Morelan felt that the City should look at whether it <br />might not be better long-term to replace the roller <br />with a new one. <br />The Superintendent pointed out that engines are not <br />very expensive, and City staff can install a new one. <br />Once the present roller is refurbished, it will be <br />basically a new piece of equipment except for the <br />shell. <br />LaValle asked the cost of a plate tamper, which many <br />contractors use for compacting blacktop. <br />The Superintendent anticipated the cost at $2,500 to <br />$3,000. This equipment is usually used for compacting <br />base course since it does not provide for a good <br />finish. However, contractors will use them for <br />compacting blacktop if the blacktop is going to be <br />sealed. The Superintendent also reported that a larger <br />crew is needed for patching when a plate tamper is <br />used, with the same work done by a two-person crew when <br />using a vibratory roller. <br />The City Administrator pointed out that before a <br />purchase request is made to the Council a number of <br />alternatives and options will be researched so that the <br />City can feel confident that the request being made <br />makes the most sense. <br />The Superintendent reported that the next item is for <br />replacement of the 1981 pick-up truck with a <br />smaller-style truck. The 1981 is used extensively in <br />park maintenance, and for meter-reading, and has had a <br />lot of hard use. Replacement with a smaller truck will <br />provide for easier access into the parks as well as <br />save fuel costs. Estimated cost is $15,000. <br />Page 3 <br />