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Mounds View City Council October 24,2011 • Regular Meeting Page 9 Equipment Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 2011 to the City of Blaine, Minnesota. Finance Director Beer stated the Council previously authorized the City to purchase three fire trucks and a command vehicle for the joint fire department. The City of Blaine has volunteered to be the conduit for this debt. A joint powers agreement has been drafted for these purchases and a Certificate of Indebtedness was in need of authorization from the Council for the bonds to be issued. Finance Director Beer explained that the City of Mounds View would be responsible for 15.1% of the debt. Staff recommends approval of the Resolution. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7846, Authorizing the Issuance of a General Obligation Equipment Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 2011 to the City of Blaine, Minnesota. Ayes—4 Nays—0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 7845, Approving the Purchase of a Snow Plow from Crysteel Truck Equipment. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the City performs snow removal throughout the City on both streets and trails. The current plow used for trail clearing was purchased in 2000 and was in • need of replacement. The City received a quote from the State Bid Cooperative Purchasing Venture from Crysteel Truck Equipment in Fridley for a Boss 9'-2" VEE XT snow plow for an amount of $4,615.66. Additional options would for the plow included assembly of the mold board, snow deflectors, locking cylinders and installation. Public Works Director DeBar explained the total cost for the front mounted plow unit with options would be $5,616.35, plus sales tax. This expense was included in the 2012 budget under the pavement management fund. He recommended the Council approve the purchase of the snow plow from Crysteel Truck Equipment. Mayor Flaherty questioned if there was any value left in the existing plow. Public Works Director DeBar stated the City could try to sell the plow on the League of Minnesota Cities website. However,the City would likely hang onto the plow as a backup. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7845, Approving the Purchase of a Snow Plow from Crysteel Truck Equipment. Ayes--4 Nays-- 0 1Vlotio, srried. H. Resolution 706.8, Appro g a Contract ,Q.1 Archite e Mechanical, Ir for Heating Iinl?..::ccmen s r ' :_e Pt-LIE Wo .: i'; s_at nasi :':Fa- flii y. Public Works Director DeBar stated the Public Works Building was built in two stages, • originally in 1952, with an addition in 1987 to meet space and operational needs for the City.