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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMX RY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 2, 1991
AGENDA ITEM: AGENDA SECTION:
PURCHASE OF FIELD DRAG NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: AGENDATEM # 6G
DAVID J. BECHTOLD / DIR . P & R
ATTACHMENTS: APF
Field maintenance on the ball fields for youth and adults is
completed by Park Staff on a daily basis. The heart of that
process is a field drag purchased from a manufacturer in
Farmington, MN..
That drag is solidly constructed of heavy machine steel and is an
investment that will last through many years of heavy use. Other
companies were contacted when we purchased our present drag some
two years ago. The lack of quality in workmanship and design of
other-dr-ags compared to MetroTurf's ComboPlane.Model 784 HD - 3
supported our purchase of MetroTurf's product.
Rick Cook and his staff have budgeted for the purchase of a second
field drag in conjunction with added park land and the associated
maintenance required in 1991's season.
The drag we have has been used extensively in our park
construction projects this past year. Mark Joosten has found this
piece of equipment invaluable when completing the landscaping
associated with the shelter construction in Connemara Park. Other
parks where largerenovation and upgrades required this drag were
Shannon Park, Winds_ Park, the Flower Garden area of Erickson Park,
and Jaycee Park.
Our 1991 park construction season along with field maintenance for
or programs requires a second field drag.
The CIP item that reflects the dollars required for this purchase
is # 36 (583). The dollar amount budgeted is $ 3,500 and the
quoted cost from the dealer is $ 3,170.
RECOMMENDED �CTION•
Accept t e quote from MetroTurf, , Inc. of Farmington, MN and to
authorize the purchase of a Model 784HD-3, 2-96 field and
maintenance drag for the amount of $ 3,170.00.
COUNCIL ACTION:
6029 - 225th STREET WEST • FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55024 • 612-463-3880
February 8, 1991
Mr. Rick Cook
City of Rosemount
2875 145th Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068
Dear Rick:
We are pleased to quote on the following:
METRvTURF, Inc.
(1) NIT/ComboPlane $2,935.
Model 784HD-3, 2-96
(1) BR -96 $ 235.
FOB Farmington
A 1990 price sheet is enclosed.
Also enclosed is a photo and price sheet on the new 526 ballfield
model. This unit has a slightly longer front to rear length
scarifier tines 4" center to center with one pin per tine for
easy tine removal, convertible to scarifier teeth with an
optional kit for landscape grading and a combination drag mat
pull beam/drag mat carrier on the rear.
New brochures on the 526 series will be available in about two
weeks at which time I will send one to you.
Thanks for the opportunity to quote on the 784HD.
Yours truly,
MetroTurf, Inc
Orrie Mork
OM: alf
Enclosures
The Choice of the Grading Professional TM
Over the past several years, MetroTurf ComboPlanes have won high acclaim
from grading professionals throughout the United States and Canada. Users have found
MT/ComboPlanes the answer to their grading requirements in a wide variety of
environments including ballfields, golf courses, toads, cart paths, landscaping, parking lots,
trails, and running tracks.
The superiority of MT/ComboPlanes is built on innovative patented design and years of
refinement to deliver cost-effective, high -production grading performance.
LESS GRADING TIME: Users of MT/ComboPlanes report 50 percent time savings
compared to other grading tools. One tool does it all — from rough grading to final finish.
There's no need for two tractors or for switching tools. MT/ComboPlanes cover the ground
several times per pass, so you get it right the first time. All operations are hydraulically
controlled from the tractor seat, eliminating wasted off -again, on -again operator motions.
Forward -reverse grading further speeds the job along.
VERSATILITY: MT/ComboPlanes can, in most cases, serve as your sole grading tool.
However, on rocky or stoney soil, they can be used to set the grade; then you can remove
the rocks or stones with a second tool, for a superior grade every time.
EASY TO USE: MT/ComboPlanes can be effectively employed by experienced grading
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quickly and easily performed.
30 Day Trial Offer
Purchase a MT/ComboPlane. Use it for the first 30 days
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If you're not satisfied, return it to us immediately,
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1991, MetroTurf, Inc.
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in medium -compacted
4" center to center.
ds and running tracks.
Ground penetration bet-
ween the 783 and 784. Used
in clean, debris free soil.
Scarifier teeth spaced 6"
center to center.
Primary use of both land-
scaping and maintenance -
type grading.
Weight
Recommended PTO
Hitch
$1,910
020#
$2,070
Model
Tractor Horsepower
Category
Width
Weight
Price
784-3, 1-78
20 - 35
1
78"
880#
$2,020
784-3, 1-96
1
96"
1,010#
$2,270
784HD-3, 1-78
35 - 55
1
78"
1,040#
$2,180
784HD-3, 2-78
2
78"
1,060#
$2,245
-w.m.784HD-3, 1-96
1
96"
1,190#
$2,495
784HD-3,2-96
2
96"
1,210#
$2,560
Ground penetration bet-
ween the 783 and 784. Used
in clean, debris free soil.
Scarifier teeth spaced 6"
center to center.
Primary use of both land-
scaping and maintenance -
type grading.
Weight
Price
860#
$1,910
020#
$2,070
,,040#
$2,135
1,190#
$2,295
1.210#
$2,360
TOOL WEIGHTS —
783, 784, 785 are Standard Weight
783RD, 784HD, 785HD are Heavy Duty
MODEL DESIGNATION
(Example)
783HD-3, 1-78
783HD (Model) 3 (3 point hitch) 1 (Hitch category) 78 (Width)
HITCH OPTIONS —
Category 1 - 7/8" diameter draw pins.
Category 2 - 1.1/8" diameter draw pins.
Category 1 hitch dimensions with Category 2 draw pins -
add $30 to Category 1 modelprice.
TRACTOR HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS —
A single spool, double acting hydraulic auxiliary valve; two hoses from
this valve to tractor rear axle area and two sets of quick couplers.
SPECIAL PAINT COLOR —
Colors other than standard yellow - add $60 to model price.