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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />OCTOBER 30, 1990 <br />eventually. However, the Fire Chief indicated that the <br />Fire Department would like to continue using these <br />tanks as long as possible. <br />The Fire Chief also pointed out that one of the <br />benefits that has always been offered to members of the <br />Fire Department is the use of the basement facilities <br />for social events. The Chief also pointed out that the <br />City has designated the basement of the Fire Station as <br />an emergency services shelter. <br />The Fire Chief pointed out that the Fire Department <br />already handles the scheduling and custodian services <br />for the basement of the Fire Station, and could <br />continue to do so. The Fire Chief indicated that if <br />there are other groups using the basement facilities, <br />these facilities could be scheduled on a first-come, <br />first-served basis. <br />Blesener felt that with the many organizations that <br />want to use the Fire Station, it would be a mistake to <br />sell the building. Blesener felt the City had time to <br />address who will be allowed the use of the building <br />between now and the time the Fire Department moves. <br />Scalze stated that the City will have to establish a <br />policy for use of the building. <br />Fahey suggested that members of the Fire Department <br />should be given first priority for use of the <br />downstairs facilities, with other organizations allowed <br />to use it subject to scheduling and maintenance. Fahey <br />pointed out that the building was built by the Fire <br />Department and given to the City. <br />Blesener and Scalze commented that they did not feel <br />the City should go into the business of operating a <br />commercial rental hall, with Scalze feeling that the <br />same applied for the use of the new Council Chambers. <br />Scalze felt that there will be pressure to open up <br />these facilities for broader public use. <br />The Council discussed the need for charging a user fee <br />to cover the costs of maintenance and clean-up. <br />Blesener suggested that a committee be formed to make a <br />recommendation on which organizations should be allowed <br />use of the Fire Department building, as well as the <br />details of how it will work. Blesener pointed out that <br />there is agreement that the City should not sell the <br />building, however, the details of use of the building <br />need to be worked out. <br />Page 3 <br />