4.10 SR 03-20-1995~1 ~ ~Ri
FROM: Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent
DATE: March 20, 1995
SUBJECT: Park Equipment
The 1995 budget designated $5,000 for the purchase of a Flail type mower for
park application and $2,600 for a rear mounted blade of grading and leveling
turf areas and trail edges.
I would like to request that the City Council authorize the purchase of a Flail
mower with a vacuum attachment from Wahl Enterprises in the amount of
$9,580 including tax. This unit can be used as a mower, a leaf vacuum, or a
litter vacuum to clean up park areas after such events as the 4th of July or
the County Fair.
While the cost is more than the budgeted amount, the grand total for the field
groomer, line marker, and mower/vacuum as proposed are $501ess than the
total budgeted amount.
I would also request that the City Council consider allowing the purchase of a
rear mounted blade attachment from E-Z Implements of Jordan, Minnesota
for $1,806 including tax. Although this item was budgeted, I would prefer to
spend the extra money on the mower/vacuum and purchase this unit next
year if necessary, or the funds could be drawn from the Park Equipment
Reserve for this year's purchase since the primary use will be to grade along
the side of walking trails as they are constructed.
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**ITEM 4.10.**
MEMORANDUM
V~~ TO: Mayor & City Council
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
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