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Mounds View City Council September 26, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 20 • get only a fraction of the value compared to if it remains in place. Staff will present that recommendation to the Council for consideration. City Administrator Ulrich stated three items would be reserved with a minimum bid price: the Jacobson Greens Mower, the Toro Sprayer Fertilizer, and Bobcat Skid Loader. Those three items have a substantial value while others on the list are fully or near fully depreciated. The Skid Loader is only one year old and the minimum bid would be $22,000. He noted there has been interest in purchasing the green turf from another golf course and private parties may also be interested. Sand trap sand may also be of interest for purchase. City Administrator Ulrich explained that turf and sand would be .sold in lots as is and buyers given ten days to pick it up. The buildings would be sold on site and with the City Hall being remodeled to include some of the excess equipment and furniture in the auction. Mayor Marty asked about the Toro Sprayer. Golf Course Golf Course Manager Burg stated she sent an e-mail to Mr. Ulrich today that included the value of the sprayer. It is now being recommended that the sprayer be transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department. She explained that golf course staff used to do the spraying in the City. The unit was purchased at $7,500 as a demo equipment and used for two seasons. • Mayor Marty stated the Number 9 green sod was partially replaced and cost about $20,000. He stated he talked with Dave Parker who indicated the irrigation system, heads, timers, and clocks, installed, cost $250,000 to $500,000. He asked if the difference can be split with Medtronic so the City gets at least $125,000 for it. He noted that would be more than if the system were removed and sold. Golf Course Manager Burg stated the irrigation system is definitely more valuable if sold installed. She advised that calls have been received for the parts, noting the heads cost $100 each and there are probably 10 heads per hole. Mayor Marty stated if all the heads were transferred to the Public Works for use in City parks, it would probably be worth about $7,000 to buy them used. If buying new heads, it would cost the City about $25,000. City Administrator Ulrich stated Medtronic is interested in the irrigation system so Staff will try to work out something. Golf Course Manager Burg noted that installation is worth about one-half of the cost. Mr. McCarty stated he knows some people in the golf course business and asked if it is possible to set a minimum bid on the irrigation system, in particular the pump. He suggested the system be put up for the auction both with them taking it out or the buyer taking it out. Mr. McCarty • noted that two come-alongs will be transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department at $10 each, which is not enough. He stated he would offer $50 for them.