Item 3.12 Approve the Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle - Excavator Drum Mulcher Attachment
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Public Works Street Operations Manager Lamson January 26, 2026
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.12 – Fleet Procurement
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending the City Council approve a fleet vehicle purchase.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the purchase of a drum mulcher attachment. This will be the
second drum mulcher in the City’s fleet and will be used exclusively on the CAT 306 backhoe. The existing drum
mulcher works well in open areas but is difficult to operate on slopes or near the water’s edge. An excavator boom
mower allows the machine to stay away from the water or on a slope and allows the operator to remove brush and
small trees right down to the water’s edge safely.
Staff requested a state contract quote from Minnesota Equipment, Inc. and received a quote of $25,800.00. This
amount is within the 2026 CIP budget of $28,000.
The Public Works Subcommittee was presented this information at their January 21, 2026, meeting and recommend
consideration of approval by the City Council.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Quote – Minnesota Equipment, Inc.
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to accept the quote and authorize purchase of an Excavator Drum Mulcher Attachment from Minnesota
Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $25,800.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 603 – Storm Water Utility Yes