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Chairperson McGlone suggested all the work be put on MARA and not on City staff. <br />Councilmember Elvig restated he would like information on the entire costs, names of other <br />cities that have allowed this radio equipment on its towers, and how they are handling costs. He <br />clarified he is not asking staff to do any more work. <br />City Engineer Himmer suggested Mr. Jameson and Bob Kollmer be asked to provide that <br />information so it can be available at the first Council meeting in November for consideration at <br />that time. <br />Chairperson McGlone asked whether the request moves forward to the Council if the Public <br />Works Committee sees no merit in the request. <br />City Administrator Ulrich answered in the affirmative. <br />Chairperson McGlone stated if that is the case, he would support MARA providing additional <br />information and paying $1,500 to cover costs. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated he is not yet willing to provide a recommendation because he has <br />not seen enough information. <br />City Administrator Ulrich advised the matter can be postponed until the information has been <br />provided. <br />Motion by Chairperson McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to postpone consideration <br />of the request by Metro Area Repeater Association to install Skywarn facilities on Water Tower <br />#2 to allow time for MARA to provide the names of other municipalities that have allowed this <br />type of equipment on its water towers, costs that would be involved, and agreeing to cover all <br />costs for installation, inspection, and maintenance. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone and Councilmembers Elvig and Backous. <br />Voting No: None. <br />Case #3: Consider Contracted Street Sweeping <br />Street Supervisor Reimer reviewed the staff report and presented three options if the City <br />contracts spring street sweeping. He recommended Option 3, a combination of the first two <br />options with contracted forces sweeping curb /stormwater areas and City staff sweeping ditched <br />areas, estimating 200 hours or $16,000. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated his support for Option 3 as recommended by staff. <br />Public Works Director Olson stated he would prefer to not bid all three options because the more <br />complicated the RFP, the lower the interest from vendors. He explained the City of Plymouth <br />contracts out everything and prefers bidding hourly rates rather than miles of roadway. <br />Public Works Committee / October 18, 2011 <br />Page 6 of 12 <br />