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Mounds View City Council March 13, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 20 • Councilmember i - St gney asked if a better value can be received m an auction than for a trade m. Supervisor of Parks Dazenski explained that the vehicle cannot be traded in because it is a propane powered vehicle, and the parts are virtually impossible to get to do any repairs. Councilmember Thomas asked if flexible fuel vehicles have been considered. She stated a lot of State vehicles are flexible fuel vehicles. She stated since the City is taking advantage of the State bid system, this option may want to be considered. She stated she was unsure if it would be available in a truck of this time, but it is something to think about in the future as far as a policy for replacement vehicles. Supervisor of Parks Dazenski stated there are e85 vehicles available, but they are not required. He stated the City will eventually buy vehicles of this type. Director Ericson stated e85 is not available in Mounds View yet, so this fact should be considered. MOTION/SECOND: FLAHERTY/GL7NN. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6789 Approving the Purchase of a 1-Ton 4x4 Pickup Truck. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. J. Resolution 67 r ' 70 App owing the Purchase of a Replacement Mower for the Parks Division. Supervisor of Parks Department Dazenski explained the Toro 580D Groundsmaster mower, purchased in 2001, has developed problems in the hydrostatic drive that would require extensive repairs. He noted the mower had been scheduled for replacement in 2006. Supervisor of Parks Department Dazenski explained Staff has performed an extensive study and evaluation of mowers and has chosen the Jacobsen HR 9016 mower, which has been proven to be safe, dependable and user friendly. He explained the mower has hydraulic blades, the mower is maintenance friendly, and is four-wheel drive. MOTION/SECOND: GUNN/FLAHERTY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6770 Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Mower for the Parks Division. Councilmember Stigney asked if the general life of a mower is five years. Supervisor of Parks Department Dazenski stated it was used for 2,600 hours over five years. He noted the mower could be used more, but it needs $3,000 of repairs. Councilmember Stigney asked if five years of service can be expected with the new mower. Supervisor of Parks Department Dazenski stated five years or 3,000 hours is the recommended replacement time.