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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 <br />(612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538 <br />MAYOR <br />Michael I. Fahey <br />COUNCIL <br />Beverly Scalze <br />Jim LaValle <br />Steve Moreton <br />Bob Pedersen <br />ADMINISTRATOR <br />Joel R. Hanson <br />June 6, 1997 <br />TO: Mayor Fahey and Members of the City Council <br />FROM: Joel R. Hanson, City Administrator <br />RE: Purchase of Hydro- Seeder <br />We are seeking authorization to purchase a 500- gallon, skid -mount hydro- seeder at the <br />cost of $7,500 plus sales tax. The Public Works Director and I have conducted extensive <br />research on the use of this equipment to assist in restoration of boulevards. We feel this <br />method of seeding will increase the probability for success through the use of water <br />retaining mulch. It will be used on the restoration projects for the 1995 improvements as <br />well as Arcade Street. It will also have many other applications in park work, restoration <br />of snowplow damage each year, and watering of trees and plants in areas not readily <br />accessible by a hydrant. Depending on the success of our Arcade seeding project, <br />perhaps we can continue this method of restoration on other street projects. <br />With these uses, we feel the pay back on this piece of equipment will be achieved within <br />two years. The source of funding for this purchase is proposed to be the General Capital <br />Improvement Fund. <br />Page 56 <br />