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MINUTES <br />City Council <br />January 4, 1990 <br />Blesener pointed out that the council must be sure that <br />the City can afford the station. <br />Fahey agreed, pointing out that the Council must be <br />convinced that a 12,00o square foot station is <br />necessary and that the City can support the size bond <br />issue that will be necessary to construct that size <br />station. Fahey pointed out that the cost of the <br />station has increased from what the Council presented <br />to the public at its 1990 Budget hearing. <br />Boss reported that there are commitments to donate <br />$225,000 towards the cost of land acquisition for the <br />fire station site. Boss also stated that he believed <br />there was public support for the construction of the <br />new fire station. <br />Fahey pointed out that the City does not have unlimited <br />funds that can be used toward the construction costs. <br />Fahey stated that the Council must take a realistic <br />look at the project. <br />Graczyk stated that there are things that could be cut <br />from the project, but pointed out that the City is <br />planning for a station that will serve its needs for <br />the next 25 to 30 years. Graczyk did not believe the <br />City should be short-sighted. <br />Blesener pointed out that the City has to bond for the <br />project, and he would like to be able to support the <br />project with confidence knowing that the City is <br />getting what it needs and no more. <br />LaValle stated that if the City has to cut costs, the <br />size of the building should not be reduced, but <br />furniture and equipment costs should be shaved and <br />those items purchased over a period of time. LaValle <br />felt the physical size of the structure should be <br />adequate to meet future needs. <br />Collova agreed. <br />Blesener pointed out that there will not be much future <br />growth in the City, therefore, the size of the building <br />should be adequate to meet long-term needs. <br />Fahey again stated that he did not believe the size of <br />the building to be extravagant, but felt the bathroom <br />size should be reduced. <br />Page 7 <br />