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to investigate the permanent grant funded bituminous trail for construction in 2013 with <br />reimbursement of Federal monies at some point in 2015. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Kuzma and Elvig. Voting <br />No: None. <br />5.03: Review AVL System and Consider Purchase <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and pros and cons for each <br />alternative. He explained that the AVL System will allow staff to determine how much salt is <br />put down, will reduce truck idle time /gasoline costs, track vehicle maintenance, and track route <br />management as streets are plowed so if asked, staff can indicate the percentage of streets that <br />have been plowed. <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated it would be useful for <br />residents to see an interactive map, posted to the City's website, of routes that are plowed so they <br />can see progress. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated it may be possible to update such a map <br />periodically, such as once an hour. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated he is concerned with broadcasting live plowing in case residents <br />intend to hinder plowing. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer continued presentation of AVL System features to track <br />vehicles, time, and materials (sand/salt) used. <br />Chairperson Backous asked about the feasibility of having a second site to pick up salt/sand. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained that is possible but would double the risk of site <br />contamination. He answered questions of the Committee relating to the number of truck routes <br />being eight, rotation of starting points, and that trucks run about ten hours. Public Works <br />Superintendent Riemer displayed charts depicting plowing routes and times for March 4 and 5, <br />2013, noting material usage totals and feature for maintenance tracking. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated this is a sophisticated program and asked if it is currently being <br />tested in Ramsey. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated the City has one system in the sweeper and <br />explained it is easy to remove and use in different equipment. He explained how the program <br />also sends alerts for maintenance and is flexible in allowing you to change the intervals it sends <br />reports and alerts. <br />Councilmember Elvig noted the costs are $5,000 for hardware plus $4,000 per year. <br />Public Works Committee / March 19, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />