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APPROVw AS AMENDED APRIL 3, 2007 <br />M/S/P Johnson/Smith, to approve the request of the Public Works Superintendent based upon the <br />carefully considered recommendation of the Maintenance Advisory Commission and Staff for the <br />purchase of a new utility truck for water, sewer, and Public Works at a cost of up to $32,000 all inclusive. <br />(Motion passed 5-0) <br />MAC Chairman Talcott said the MAC looked at used vehicles, and thought a used truck would be hacked <br />up, with a lower roof, and without a warranty. They thought the City might have problems, especially if <br />that vehicle was used commercially in the past. <br />B. Fire Department <br />Chief Malmquist announced that this weekend there will be a house burn for Department training at 30`" <br />Street and Manning Avenue, and cautioned the public about traffic concerns in the area. 30`h Street will <br />be closed at Manning Avenue. The exercise will occur from 8 a.m. to early afternoon on Saturday, or <br />Sunday if weather interferes. <br />(1) Rescue Boat <br />Chief Malmquist said the Fire Department is requesting approval of the purchase of an inflatable rescue <br />boat. With the relocation of Public Works vehicles to the new facility, he stated that there is now space <br />for storage of this safety addition. Donations of $5,000 were received from Retail Construction ($3,000), <br />Walmart ($1000), and the Lake Elmo Jaycees ($1000). In the past, the Fire Department commandeered a <br />private boat or waited for another jurisdiction or the police to assist. This purchase was discussed and <br />supported by the Council at the last Council Workshop. <br />M/S/P Johnson/Smith, to approve the purchase of a Rescue Boat for the Fire Department at a total cost of <br />$12,734, with the City share being $7,734. (Motion passed 5-0) <br />(2) Grass Rig Conversion <br />Chief Malmquist said a crew cab Ford pickup is currently being used as a utility vehicle. He would like <br />to take grass rig components from another vehicle and put them into the crew cab Ford at an estimated <br />cost of $1,800, thereby creating a more updated grass rig. <br />M/S/P DeLapp/Johnson, to approve the conversion of the Ford pickup into a grass rig by re -utilizing <br />existing grass rig components at an estimated cost of $1,800. (Motion passed 5-0) <br />C. Building Dent. —Update on Building Activities: No report. <br />8. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT <br />A. Presentation by Washington County on Keats Avenue (CSAH 19) Construction Projects <br />B. Consider Approving the Washington County Keats Avenue (CSAH 19) Construction Projects• <br />Resolution of Municipal Consent (Resolution No. 2007-024) <br />Mr. Schoenecker, an engineer for Washington County gave an update of the CSAH 19 construction <br />project. The Washington County Transportation Department is proposing an intersection improvement at <br />the north ramps of I-94 with construction of traffic signaling and turn lane additions along with the <br />parallel reconstruction of the existing bike trail from Hudson Boulevard to the Park Reserve along with <br />construction of a new trail section from Hudson Boulevard in Lake Elmo to Old Hudson Road in <br />Woodbury. They are also asking for a signal maintenance agreement between the City, Mn/DOT, and <br />Washington County. Mr. Schoenecker said the City will have to pay for electricity only. <br />Lake Elmo City Council Minutes March 20, 2007 <br />Page 3 <br />