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Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 10 the replacement schedule. Public Works Supervisor Peterson commented the sides of the box had been repaired and were no longer operational. He noted the replacement schedule initially had this truck replaced in 10 years, but has since been pushed back to 15 years. Mayor Flaherty inquired what trucks would be replaced by the Public Works Department in 2015. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated no trucks would be replaced in 2015. Mayor Flaherty questioned how the new Public Works employee would be funded for the remainder of the year. Finance Director Beer discussed how the salary for the Public Works Project Coordinator would be covered through several utility funds and the general fund for the remainder of 2014. Mayor Flaherty suggested the Public Works Department consider purchasing one service truck in 2014 and another in 2015 given the unbudgeted increase in their budget from the Project Coordinator. He wanted to see the 2014 budget remain as balanced as possible. Public Works Director DeBar discussed the staffing changes within the Public Works Department noting the pay differences between the Parks Supervisor and the Parks Maintenance Worker would provide a $25,000-27,000 surplus. These funds would be used to cover the majority of the Project Manager’s salary for 2014. Council Member Mueller stated the economy was turning and prices were on the rise. She feared that if the City were to hold off on the truck purchase for another year, the expense would increase. She reported the two trucks due for replacement were already 15 years old and the expense for repairs would become costly. She recommended the Council move forward with the purchase of both service trucks. Council Member Gunn commented the Parks Department truck purchase has been delayed since 2009. Mayor Flaherty believed this was due to further reevaluation of the City’s vehicle replacement plan and not because the vehicle was inoperable. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8237, Approving the Purchase of a 2015 F550 Pickup Truck. Council Member Meehlhause supported the vehicle replacement plan and the recommendation made by staff. He explained that the Council approved the hire of the Public Works Project Manager and did not believe the purchase of these vehicles, which were slated within the 2014 budget, should be hindered based on the new hire. Mayor Flaherty understood this point and commented he was just trying to keep the City within the 2014 budget. Council Member Gunn questioned why the purchase required a 5% contingency. Public Works