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Mounds View City Council March 13, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 19 • Supervisor Pittman there is and that is an option. Mayor Marty asked why the registration was not brought up last month for the ATASSA training since there was a lower fee if registration was completed by February 28. Public Works Supervisor Pittman stated registration was confirmed at this lower rate, and this resolution is just looking for approval. Mayor Marty stated that if something breaks down, everyone pitches in as the mechanic cannot do it all. He stated he agrees with the justification for the training class. MOTION/SECOND: GUNN/FLAHERTY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6768 Approving Out of State Seminars/Schooling. Councilmember Stigney stated he is supporting this reluctantly because now that the City has the $126,000 street sweeper that he voted against, it needs to be maintained. He stated he wants to see people get trained. Public Works Supervisor Pittman stated he wrote a memorandum to City Administrator Ulrich about the time saved with the equipment. He stated he hopes the Council understands that money and time is being saved with the equipment. He indicated it used to take three and a half - weeks to sweep the City, and it only took one and a half weeks with the new equipment. He mentioned it is a one person operation. He added it can also be used to clean out storm sewers. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. I. Resolution 6789 Approving the Purchase of a 1-Ton 4z4 Pickup Truck. Supervisor of Parks Dazenski explained that the Chevrolet 3/4-ton pickup truck was scheduled for replacement when it was ten years old, and it is now sixteen years old. He noted that Staff is trying to do away with buying any more % ton pickup trucks, because they are not nearly as useful as a 3/4-ton or 1-ton pickup truck. He noted that 3/4-ton pickup trucks are at the maximum use when loaded with tools. He noted a 1-ton pickup truck provides some leeway for hauling items, and explained other benefits of having a 1-ton pickup truck. Supervisor of Parks Dazenski explained that the 3/4-ton pickup truck is propane powered, and is the second to last truck that has propane. He stated the propane tank is rusted from the inside out and can only carry aone-third tank of fuel. Supervisor of Parks Dazenski explained a 2006 1-ton Ford F-350 4x4 pickup truck can be purchased under state contract for $23,230. He explained the new truck will last longer than ten years. He noted the additional equipment and options necessary to fully utilize the truck can be purchased from local equipment supply companies for approximately $10,000. Supervisor of Parks Dazenski explained a reserve of $2,000 will be placed on the pickup when it is sent to the surplus auction.