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23 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION OCTOBER 25, 1994 types of utilities from the General Fund. Mr. Schumacher asked that the day be sent looking at the costly issues and start developing long term financial policies. Mr. DeWolfe referred to Information Sheet B, Outline of Man Power Needed for Tasks and reviewed the various tasks and the personnel required to keep pace with the work. He displayed a map dividing the City into specific areas for snow plowing and noted the number of personnel and vehicles required for each area. He explained that it will take approximately eight (8) to ten (10) hours to plow the entire City after a moderate (six (6) to eight (8) inch) snowfall and much longer if the snowfall is heavier. Mayor Reinert asked how long it takes to plow the trails and ice rinks. Mr. DeWolfe estimated four (4) to five (5) hours. Mayor Reinert asked if trail plowing could be contracted freeing an employee to help plow the streets. Mr. Schumacher noted that the trails help get children to and from school. A contractor may not be as conscientious about getting the trails plowed as a City employee. Mayor Reinert felt this was something that should be considered. He also suggested that the persons plowing the school parking lots and driveways could be contracted to plow the trails. Mr. DeWolfe was asked to get estimates for plowing the trails. Mr. DeWolfe explained that this would be the duty of the Public Works Director. Mr. DeWolfe itemized all the equipment needed for plowing snow. It was noted that truck #211 needs a new motor. The truck is 14 years old and has 133,865 miles on it. Mr. DeWolfe explained that the normal life span for a dump truck to plow snow is 10 to 12 years. The last dump purchase was in 1993 at a cost of approximately $79,000.00. Council Member Bergeson asked how many pickup trucks are equipped with snow plows. Mr. DeWolfe explained three (3) one -ton pickups and three (3) half -ton pickups. One pickup (#215) is 12 years old and in bad shape. Mayor Reinert asked what the Mazda pickup was used for. Mr. DeWolfe explained the mechanic uses it for picking up parts. Council Member Bergeson asked if the pickup trucks in the Parks Department are also used for snow plowing. Mr. DeWolfe said yes. Mayor Reinert noted that a certificate of indebtedness is due in 1995 and asked how much is owing on it. Ms. Vaske explained $100,000.00. Mayor Reinert asked how many miles are put on the dump trucks each year. Mr. DeWolfe explained about 5,000. The trucks are PAGE 2 1 1 1