Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/17/2012

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5.02: Tree Removal at 16490 Uranium Street Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report. Chairperson Backous stated he looked at the tree and agrees the size justifies the cost. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Chairperson Backous, to recommend that the City Council approve the use of Council Contingency Fund to contract with Olson Tree Service for tree removal and clean up at 16490 Uranium Street in an amount not to exceed $3,300.00. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous and Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. th 5.03: Review Overlay Project 11-05 (157 Lane East of Ramsey Boulevard) This item was considered prior to Case 5.01. 5.04: This item was removed upon adoption of the agenda and will be rescheduled to a future meeting. Councilmember Elvig returned at 8:06 p.m. 5.05: Consider Purchase of AVL System for Public Works Fleet Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and advised the GPS can be added for $1,300, which would eliminate the data plan (average $11/truck/month) for the cellular telephones. Chairperson Backous Councilmember McGlone stated he does not see the value in this system or that the few complaints with snow plowing justifies the cost. Chairperson Backous noted the Public Works Committee was in favor of this system at an earlier meeting and asked what has changed since then. Councilmember McGlone stated he was willing to look at the information but now that he sees the cost, he does not see the value. The Public Works Committee discussed the features offered and considered whether it would result in staff efficiencies. It was noted that staff should already be filling out a daily log and informing Public Works Superintendent Riemer of maintenance issues. Public Works Committee / July 17, 2012 Page 7 of 9