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Council debates $158K–$272K wood chipper purchase; no action taken, staff directed to include on CIP
Summary
Council discussed purchasing a 21-inch drum wood chipper (two configuration options) but took no purchase action. Staff was directed to include the purchase in capital-improvement planning for later consideration and to explore alternatives including rentals, interlocal cooperation and drainage projects.
Council members debated April 10 whether to buy a 21-inch drum wood chipper for the street/maintenance department and did not approve a purchase at the meeting. Instead, the council directed staff to place the item on the capital improvement plan for further discussion.
Public-works staff presented two primary options: a winch-equipped chipper (presented price about $158,000) and a crane-equipped remote-control chipper (presented price in the transcript…
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