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City Council Minutes Page 4 December 16, 2019 if purchased, the trackless may not arrive for this winter season. Councilmember Wagner indicated she has concerns about spending $150,000 to purchase a machine that potentially won't even be available for use this season. The Council concurred. Mr. Sevcik indicated the city has been renting a skid steer from Lano Equipment while the current equipment is repaired. He stated the city has the potential to continue renting the skid steer in the event of a breakdown until the new trackless arrives. He noted the skid steer is available on a first come, first serve basis so there is a chance it won't be available in the event of an emergency. The Council expressed an interest in taking more time to make a long-term decision such as this. It was noted if necessary, the purchase could be accelerated for delivery in time for next winter. Mayor Dietz recommended leasing the skid steer for the remainder of the season to ensure its availability. Mr. Sevcik noted it is unclear how the skid steer will handle additional snow build up and a blower attachment is not available for rent for the skid steer through Lano Equipment. He added a blower attachment can be purchased for approximately $7,000. Council consensus was for staff to negotiate with Lano Equipment for lease of the skid steer for the remainder of this winter season and for staff to purchase a snow blower attachment for the skid steer for approximately $7,000. 8.2 Declaration of Public Nuisance and Abatement Order Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Kurt Glaser, Smith/Glaser Law Firm, presented an overview of the court ordered abatement on behalf of the city prosecuting attorney. He explained the process and answered the Council's questions. Mayor Dietz questioned if the property owners are aware of this meeting. Mr. Carlton indicated he spoke with the property owners by phone last week and sent them the staff report. Kent Rasmussen, 1772 Tipton Circle NW — explained he believes the yard is fairly cleaned up indicating the pictures staff has are not updated. He indicated he is working with Sherburne County on some assistance and requested this declaration be pushed off. The Council agreed this item has been postponed enough and the city needs to move forward. It was noted the city can put the abatement in place but if Mr. Rasmussen continues to make progress it may not have to be used. Mr. Rasmussen questioned the process for obtaining a variance to construct an additional garage. He feels the additional storage would solve the problem. He also questioned the process for zoning nearby property to commercial. Mr. Rasmussen was directed to speak to Mr. Carlton about the variance and rezoning procedures. NATUR UR