3.8. SR 04-06-1998'~ity of
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**Item #3.8?*
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor & City Council
Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent
April 6, 1998
Joint Equipment Purchase with Cities
of Buffalo and Monticello
In recent discussions with public works directors from Buffalo and Monticello
it was suggested that our three cities consider purchasing a cold planer
attachment for our skid loader. In past years we have rented a cold planer to
grind out cracks and potholes prior to patching. This machine leaves straight
sides and a smooth surface to patch against. It can also be used to do relief
cuts along a curb line before an overlay, grind away concrete, or grind out
stumps.
Buffalo, Monticello, and Elk River have jointly owned a craclrfilling melter
for four years and the shared use and ownership has worked very well.
I could not justify purchasing this attachment for our department alone
based on cost and hours of operation, but a three way venture would mean
that our cost would be less than $4,000, and I request that the City Council
authorize this purchase with the funds coming from the equipment reserve
budget.
13065 Orono Parkway * P.O. Box 490 * Elk River, MN 55330 * TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
· TRENCHERS. Great for laying wire or pipe. Two sizes, 3- or
4-foot boom. Double standard, anti-backflex, 5.5 to 6-inch adjustable
chain. Adjustable, replaceable spoil auger. Fit all but 3375.
· COLD PLANER. Quickly cuts up damaged concrete or asphalt.
Pivoting center drum; hydraulic depth, tilt and sideshift. Requires
optional Hi-Flow hydraulic kit. Fits 6675 through 8875 Skid-Steers.
· LANDSCAPE RAKES. Heavy-duty 6- and 7-foot sizes. Pivot
180 degrees for push or pull operations. Flip-down grader blade,
adjustable wheels. Fit 4475 through 8875 Skid-Steers.
· '.ET FORKS. Load pipe, conduit, stone and other materials.
Th, ~izesm36, 42, and 48 inches long, with variable fork spacing.
Fit 4475 through 8875 Skid-Steers.
· NURSERY JAWS. Hydraulically lift, carry and place bailed trees
and boulders. Transport several trees at a time. Two fork lengths--
66 and 72 inch. Fit 4475 through 8875 Skid-Steers.
· ANGLE BROOM. Adjustable twin casters and oscillating frame
follow ground contours. Poly/steel, 22-inch diameter. Brush width,
68 to 80 inches. Fits 4475 through 8875.