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while at Titterud Park, there is occasional vertical separation, which has been routed out and patched with asphalt. He opined that the add-on crack repair system offered by Upper Midwest might be a perfect application at Titterud Park to challenge the warranty claims made by Upper Midwest. Councilmember Look stated it is the City's responsibility to maintain the tennis courts and it is imperative that they be repaired. He questioned whether it might be appropriate for the City Council to postpone action on this item in order to give staff time to research the guarantee offered by Upper Midwest with its add-on technique. He added he felt it might be worth the investment to pay for the add-on technique now to get a superior product. Councilmember Elvig stated he felt the City Council should move forward with the repairs and have staff come back to the City Council if appropriate. Councilmember Wise stated the courts at Titterud Park are in more dire need of repair and the add-on technique might be a better testing ground there. Councilmember McGlone stated the City would not get a guarantee on the entire court, just a guarantee that it will not crack in that spot again. He stated the additional money was not worth it to him and felt the City should move ahead with the repairs. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Ramsey and Councilmembers Elvig, Dehen, Look, McGlone and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. Case #2: Consider Acquiring used Equipment for Snow/Ice Operations Adjacent to the Ramsey Municipal Center Assistant City Administrator Nelson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to purchase a piece of equipment used for snow/ice operations (a 2000 Holder model) with associated attachments from Andover for a purchase price of $13,000. She advised that the Fleet Fund would be used to pay for the equipment; the Fund has a balance of approximately $40,000. She stated the equipment has a ten-year life but because of the low hours of operation, staff believes this is a good piece of equipment to purchase. She added the City mechanic has examined the equipment. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to authorize staff to acquire a 2000 Holder, model C-240, for a price of $13,000 plus applicable taxes. Further Discussion: Councilmember Look asked where staff anticipates using the equipment. Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated the equipment would be used on the plaza area, which has a considerable amount of clearing that needs to be done; it could also be utilized by the Public Works staff. Councilmember Dehen asked what the City has used in the past. Assistant City Administrator Nelson replied the City uses a four-wheeler with a plow attachment on the front; staff also hand shovels the snow into the street and Public Works staff come by with the plow. She stated the four wheelers belong to the Police Department and would be kept by the Police Department. Councilmember McGlone stated he has previously voiced his disappointment regarding the snow removal efforts of the City and felt this equipment would help with these efforts. Councilmember Look stated he felt this equipment represents a good buy but was concerned that the equipment is in its ninth year of a ten-year lifespan, which will likely result in the City having to put money into replacing the equipment at some point in the future. He stated he would like to go on the record that the City's snow removal needs will be costly in City Council / May 26, 2009 Page 5 of9