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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP <br />MAY 9, 2018 <br />Pat Keenan, reviewed the budget and items that differed from the budgeted <br />amounts. He explained that the vehicle repairs were higher since there were <br />some unforeseen repairs and tires were replaced on all the vehicles. <br />The Fire Chief stated that this year they are going to be starting the kitchen <br />remodel and work on the apparatus bay, and remodeling the locker rooms <br />upstairs. Next year the air packs and tanks must be replaced by law, which is <br />about $175,000, but they have applied for a grant. He mentioned that in 2021, <br />the radios will need to be replaced. <br />The Fire Chief stated that there were a number of change orders for the new <br />truck and it ended up being $19,000 over budget, but the manufacturer was <br />behind in construction and there was a delay clause in the contract, so the dealer <br />owes back about $19,500 in penalties. He asked if the Council was ok with <br />putting the penalty money towards the $19,000 additional cost. There was <br />Council consensus to use the penalty funds to offset the extra cost of the truck. <br />He reported that they are supposed to get the new truck on Friday, and their <br />current truck is under contract to sell to another fire department for $85,000. He <br />noted that money will go towards the cost of the new fire truck. <br />The Fire Chief stated that the Board has started exploring having a part-time <br />staff person who can do administrative work, but also be a firefighter and able to <br />respond to fire calls during the day. He reported that they are also looking at <br />adding or replacing a sign on their hose tower, and showed an example of a sign <br />they would like to use. The City Administrator stated that if this sign is added, <br />they would be over the allowed sign allowance in the public district, so the code <br />would need to be amended to allow more square footage. The Council asked <br />City Staff to provide more information about what other cities allow for signage <br />in their public districts. He noted that if a change was made to the City Code for <br />the public district, it would also affect churches and schools. <br />There being no further business, the workshop was adjourned at 7:1Opm. <br />John/f. Keis, Mayor <br />AttestffJo"dt <br />/� / - --- <br />son, City Administrator <br />NA <br />