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Street Supervisor Turner explained that a lot of replaced vehicles are being kept to help with having <br />enough vehicles. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht stated that less mowing was needed to be done this year due to the drought. <br />He asked if this affects the lifespan of the mowers or if they still require a lot of maintenance. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Turner explained that once these mowers get past the five year cycle they start <br />having a lot of issues with them. He noted that these lawn mowers are being used every day <br />throughout the summer months. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked how the trackless snowblower is different from using the <br />Bobcat loader with blower. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Turner stated that the trackless snowblower is specifically for sidewalks. <br /> <br />The Council was in agreement with moving forward with the Parks and Recreation requests. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the trailer mounted boom lift will be used for street lights. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Turner explained that they do not get into maintaining the street lights as they <br />contract with Connexus for this. He added that they do get requests for the street lights being blown <br />open which is something that they would snap shut. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the enterprise fund could pay for some of this if it is being <br />used for utilities. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund asked if the trailer mounted boom lift could also be used to put up Christmas <br />lights instead of having to hire this out. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Turner said yes. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund reviewed the final budget and levy, with an 11.22% overall levy increase. <br />She noted that the capital costs are subject to move and decrease. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked when they need to lock in these numbers. <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund said by September 26, 2023. She noted that this budget and tax levy will <br />be what is presented at the September 26 meeting and these will also be the numbers that go to the <br />County. <br /> <br />There was a consensus of the Council to move forward with the 2024 budget and tax levy. <br /> <br />2.02: Discussion of Ordinance #23-15 Tobacco and Cannabis Use Within Public Property <br />and Public Places <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / September 12, 2023 <br />Page 7 of 15 <br /> <br />