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Mounds View City Council October 25, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 22 <br /> Finance Director Kessel stated on the revenue side of the Contingency Fund, the Building <br /> Permits have substantially increased from earlier projections, and clearer projections would be <br /> available toward the end of the year. He advised at the end of the previous year, the unreserved <br /> fund balance was approximately $200,000, and the fund balance, in total, was approximately 3.2 <br /> million dollars. He indicated it would be acceptable from staff's perspective to take the <br /> additional funds from the Contingency Fund, as long as the Council recognizes there are several <br /> other items that are over budget, and have yet to be dealt with. <br /> Ayes—4 Nays—0 Motion carried. <br /> G. Snowplowing Equipment. <br /> Director of Public Works Ulrich stated staff has requested funds for a snowplow to be utilized <br /> for a pickup that was purchased for the year 2000. He explained the snowplow would be used to <br /> supplement plowing operations on the new trails that have been paved, as well as the City Hall <br /> parking lot, Community Center, and to maintain areas around the golf course, well houses, etc. <br /> Director of Public Works Ulrich stated the Public Works Facility was budgeted for a portable lift <br /> for vehicles this year, however, after researching this matter, staff has learned that the lift they <br /> were considering is no longer available, and the company which manufactures it has gone out of <br /> business. He explained the only lift available is not portable, and there is insufficient space <br /> available to install a permanent lift and obtain full utilization of it. Therefore, staff is requesting <br /> to utilize the $3,500 initially requested for the lift, plus the $1,000 remaining from the water <br /> truck purchase, to purchase a snowplow this year, which would provide a full years utilization, <br /> and eliminate this item from the Year 2000 Budget. <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Approve Staff's Request to Utilize the $3,500 <br /> Initially Requested for a Portable Lift, Plus $1,000 Remaining from the Water Truck Purchase, <br /> to Purchase Snow Plow Equipment, and Eliminate this Item from the Year 2000 Budget. <br /> Ayes—4 Nays—0 Motion carried. <br /> H. Pavement Survey. <br /> Director of Public Works Ulrich stated, in light of the renewed pavement rehabilitation program, <br /> which will be in place soon, staff is recommending a complete pavement survey be conducted in <br /> the City. He explained a Pavement Management Program was initiated in 1995/1996, and at that <br /> time, staff performed a survey of all pavements throughout the City, and gave them a rating. He <br /> stated staff has performed a number of maintenance activities on those streets, however, they <br /> have not had the time or manpower to proceed with a new rating. <br /> Director of Public Works Ulrich stated it was essential to commence the new policy and program <br /> with good, effective ratings, to provide the residents can look at their streets in comparison with <br /> other streets, and understand the differing recommendations for rehab procedures on the streets. <br /> Director of Public Works Ulrich stated staff has requested Braun InterTech, the maker of the <br /> Department of Public Works Pavement Management software, to provide a quote for conducting <br />