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to start saving money. He also questioned why the automatic greasers were purchased. Riehle <br /> stated that they increase the life of the equipment. <br /> Bredthauer looked at the budget and noted they only spend $83,000 for the gradall and there is <br /> $40,000.00 that would help buy the skid steer and there is $20,000.00 for the lease that they <br /> could also use those dollars. They could purchase one and lease one and put it in the budget <br /> for next year. Steve noted that is the purpose of the lease. <br /> Hartman stated he does not like leasing equipment. They need to save dollars. <br /> Richardson questioned if the 300 hours is the cap if they go over then they are charged. <br /> Riehle also noted that they have attachments for these units and can run two different <br /> operations at the same time. If they have 3 they can run 3 different operations at the same <br /> time. <br /> Peterson noted that if you can use it for more than one project it is a good piece of equipment <br /> and is in good shape. Cat can take them back and sell the machines. Steve stated he would <br /> like to keep the machine and a competitive price. <br /> Hartman stated he drives by and they are sitting there. <br /> Riehle recommended buying 2 skid steer machines. <br /> 9:45 A.M. BID OPENING FOR INFORMAL SEALED BIDS FOR PRESSURE WASHER— <br /> Quandt made a motion and Peterson seconded to open the bids for the pressure washer. <br /> Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Peterson, Quandt and Richardson all voted yes and <br /> none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> The following bids were received. <br /> BIDDER TOTAL BID EXCEPTIONS DELIVERY DATE <br /> Hotsy Equipment $6,885.00 none 2 weeks <br /> Grones Outdoor $6,350.78 Option 2 GFS/HC4300L 30 days <br /> Outdoor Power 4gpm 3000 psi 71/2HP <br /> Equipment $500.00 less <br /> Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to refer the bids to the public works director. <br /> Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Peterson, Quandt and Richardson all voted yes and <br /> none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> Hartman stated he was ok to have 2 skid steer machines but he wants to rebid it the track is just <br /> because it is a CAT unit. <br /> Lancaster if it was rebid would it allow CAT to rebid a new machine. She ask if they could have <br /> the option to bid a used unit. Steve said it makes the bids messier when you have options. <br /> They would have to take a look at the bids and see what they want. <br /> Quandt ask if they could come back in 2 weeks and Steve stated it would take 4 weeks. <br /> 4 <br />