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8 <br />SALT (ROAD SALT) USAGE AND BUDGET REPORT <br />At the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 11, Council inquired as to the status of the salt <br />that was used so far for this season, the salt budget, and how much of that budget we've used so <br />far this season. The following a brief summary of these details: <br /> <br />In the 2002 Budget, the City budgeted for 1000 Tons of salt at an estimated unit cost of $30 per <br />ton. Based on these figures, the total salt budget was set at $30,000. <br /> <br />The City has purchased a total 743.90 tons of salt for the 2001/2002 season. However, the unit <br />price of salt has increased dramatically this season from what it was historically. The unit price <br />that the City is currently paying is $49.35 per ton (a 65% increase over last year). Given these <br />figures, the City has spent a total of $36,711.47 on salt. Thus we were over budget in the amount <br />of $6,711.47. <br /> <br />As a note, during a typical snow or ice event, the City uses approximately 6 truckloads of salt. <br />Each load is approximately 6 tons. Therefore, during a typical snow / ice event a total of 36 tons <br />of salt is used at an estimated cost of $1,800. <br /> <br />PEST CONTROL <br />The City currently has contracts with two separate pest control companies for the Community <br />Center and City Hall. These contracts currently provide monthly service plans. To ensure that the <br />City is receiving adequate service at the lowest price, Public Works is currently investigating <br />these contracts and obtaining additional bids. Staff will be presenting a staff report with <br />recommended changes to pest control contracts at the July 8th Council meeting. <br /> <br />PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE UPDATE <br />The Parks Chairman, due to several anticipated member absences, cancelled the March 28th <br />meeting. The April 25th meeting could not be officially conducted due to a lack of a quorum. Four <br />high school students were in attendance as part of a work assignment involving government <br />structure and operations. Parks Commission members who were present met with the students <br />and discussed the function of the Parks and Recreation Commission and other City government <br />aspects. <br /> <br />The May 23rd meeting was not an official meeting. The commission met at the Hillview Warming <br />House for the Grand Opening, after which the Commission Members toured and inspected <br />several parks. Staff has composed an agenda for the June 27th meeting that includes: <br />Neighborhood Park Review, Skate Park Project, County Road 10 Reconstruction and <br />Revitalization Plan, and discussion on a Citywide Survey. <br /> <br />HILL VIEW WARMING HOUSE <br />The Hill View Warming House is essentially complete. Tim Sandquist, a Boy Scout wanting to <br />earn his Eagle Scout badge, landscaped the grounds around the building. This included <br />designing the landscape, ordering materials, coordinating activities with the City and supervising <br />a crew of Boy Scouts to perform the work. The Sandquist Eagle Scout project was a wonderful <br />success. The City thanks Mr. Sandquist for all his help. <br /> <br />The Grand Opening was held on May 23, 2002. <br /> <br />One last item to address is the air conditioning unit. This unit was designed and built unprotected <br />at ground level. The nature of an air conditioning unit and its current location makes it highly <br />susceptible to vandalism. Overall this was a poor design. As a temporary measure, a wooden <br />box, built by Public Works, is currently covering and protecting it. Plans are being made to <br />relocate the AC unit onto the roof where it will be protected and screened. <br /> <br />The shelter is being used for a variety of things: summer playground programs, martial arts class, <br />church group, and some scout meetings.