HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000046_pg063March 13, 1978 Page 3
Administrator Achen explained that the contract is used to remove
diseased trees from public property within the City and on private
property if the property owner should choose to use J & B's services
and pay for them.
Councilmember Baumgartner asked what the total cost of the contract
was. Administrator Achen replied that it would depend upon the number
of diseased trees that were removed, and that that number would be
determined after the tree inspector submits his report next month.
He added that last year approximately $6,800 was spent on tree
removal, of which $1,400 was the City's share, with the other $5,400
coming from private property owners who used the service.
Attorney Meyers recommended that the City request the contractor to
put in writing that he is aware of the disposal problems and new
regulations.
MSP (Ziebarth - Baumgartner) to accept the low bid for tree removal
from J & B Tree Service, contingent upon the City receiving a letter
from the contractor indicating that he is aware of the disposal
problems. 4 ayes
LAWN MOWER BIDS
Administrator Achen reported that bids were received from five firms
for the front mounted rotary mower. The low bid was received
from Toro for $5,190. One bid was received on the trailer, for
$750. The bid for the mower exceeds the budget of $4,200 but
$1,800 was budgeted for the trailer, so the combined total still
remains within budget.
Councilmember Ziebarth questioned why the bid on the trailer was so
much lower than what was budgeted for and questioned if the City was
getting what they really wanted. Administrator Achen replied that
the estimate on the cost of a trailer was made by the previous park
director and that he was not sure what guidelines were used. He
added that he believed the trailer was what the City wanted.
Engineer Hubbard added that the City had specs written on the equip-
ment and that the bids met the specs.
MSP (Rowley - Hodges) to accept the bid from Toro for a front mounted
rotary mower at a purchase price of $5,190, and trailer model GM 72
for $750, contingent upon a double check of the specs on the trailer
to make sure it is what the City really wants. 4 ayes
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen reported that the Festivities Commission has sub-
mitted a request for approval of expenditures. He added that the
City Council had previously indicated tht they would allow the
Festivities Commission to recommend the use of any supplemental funds.
He reported that last year the Festivities Commission activities were
virtually self - supporting.