Agenda - Council - 01/23/1990 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Background= The Road and Bridge Committee reviewed the specifications prepared by Merle Mevissen for the purchase of a new truck. The specifications had been revised from the previous truck purchased to provide for heavier springs, radial tires, six speed transmission and other minor changes. The Road and Bridge Conumittee agreed with the amended specification. Recommendation: The Road and Bridge Committee recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution ~90-01- authorizing advertisement for bids for purchase of a truck for the street department. council Action: See Consent Agenda for action. B. Sale of Pumping Equipment Background: Merle Mevissen indicated that the has two pumps he has been storing since the wet years of 1985 and 1986. One of the pumps has not been used for four years. Merle is wondering if this pump should be designated as surplus property and sold. The Road and Bridge Committee discussed the possibility of trading one of the pumps for an irrigation spray gun. Recommendation: The Road and Bridge Committee directed Merle to look into trading the pump for an irrigation spray gun and also review the current value of both the pump and the aluminum piping. He is to report back to the Road and Bridge Committee at a future meeting. Council ~ction: No action required. Item ~3~ Annual Certification of Mileage Background: Pete Raatikka reported that he had recently completed the Annual Certification of Mileage as of December 31, 1989. total street and road mileage in the City exceeds 147 miles. Based on the new mileage, the City could add 0.92 miles of street to its MSA street system. There are a number of changes that should be made to the MSA street system. One of the primary changes is the connection of McKinley Street in Anoka. This will require the cooperation of the City of Anoka.