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Mr. Boos responded that the Alpine construction was part of the five-year Capital Improvements Program. The money was budgeted in 1997, and is sitting in the park fund for this project. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to recommend Council approve the park shelter specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beyer, Beahen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #4: Purchase of Snow Blower and Toolboxes for Public Works Director of Public Works Kapler stated that, in about 1995, a 5 horsepower (hp) snow blower, used by Public Works for snow removal on the hockey rinks, was transferred to City Hall for use after the purchase of a new 8 hp unit. In recent years, the 5 hp snow blower has been plagued with breakdowns and it appears has exceeded its useful life. Staff is recommending the purchase of a 12 hp snow blower for the Public Works Department and the transfer of the fully functional 8 hp snow blower for use at City Hall. Mr. Kapler noted that even though a large snow blower attachment for the skid steer is a planned purchase for 1999, a walk-behind snow blower would still be needed for clean- up next to the boards, and for light snowfalls, in addition to other snow removal tasks. He reported the cost of the 12 hp blower to be $1,756. This would be funded with $520 of the depreciation monies available from the original snow blower. The remaining $1,236 is available from the $2,471 in parks capital expenditures that was not required for the earlier equipment purchases. Staff would also like to direct the $1,235 balance designated by Council for parks capital equipment in 1998, toward two tool boxes for unit #625 and #629. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to recommend Council authorize transfer of equipment replacement funds and purchase of snow blower and tool boxes. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #5: Authorization to Negotiate Land Purchase Price for Fire Station #2 Fire Chief Kapler mentioned that on September 22, 1998, Council authorized staff to acquire services to obtain the appraisals of three properties being considered for the location of fire station #2. Two of those appraisals are available and there is an estimate of the third. There are three parcels, but two landowners. He asked for authorization to contact the property owners and begin negotiations on the purchase prices. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if funding for this property has been discussed. He noted several projects that have to be funded including T.H. #47 and the senior housing. Mr. Kapler responded that it was noted in the 1998 budget and listed in the CIP. Finance Committee/November 24, 1998 Page 3 of 6