Council authorizes snowplow and front-end loader purchases for public works

Apr 13, 2026

Council approved waiving bidding requirements to purchase one Class 7 snowplow dump truck and a John Deere front-end wheel loader to support public works operations and new salt-barn distribution; both measures passed unanimously.

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The city authorized two equipment purchases for the Public Works Division: a Class 7 snowplow dump truck (with reuse of some existing equipment) and a John Deere front-end wheel loader. Staff said the purchases will support operations at two new salt barns and that some equipment from the old snowplow will be reused on a new chassis.

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