The Board of Public Works recommended the purchase of the truck at a cost of $321,436.
Utility Superintendent Trevor Campbell said that while the city currently has 3 bucket trucks, the largest one, with a 70 foot reach, is nearing the end of it's usefulness. The large truck is a 2002 model and after 25 years, Altec will no longer provide parts or service for a vehicle. While passing the last inspection, it was noted that the cable operated boom will require more than $25,000 worth of cabling work to pass inspection the next time.
Campbell expects a delivery date of approximately July of 2027.
The new truck will have a 60 foot reach.
In other business the Council tabled action on bids for municipal waste management for the city on the recommendation of Administrator Gary Jorn.
The Council also appointed Jeff Palik with Olsson, as the Class A Street Superintendent for the remainder of 2026. Palik will take over for the previous Superintendent who left the Olsson company for a new position.
