02-23-94 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 23, 1993 Scalze suggested that when the Council makes the decision on the truck purchase the revenue options should be laid out to help in that decision-making process. Hanson asked what the latest date was for the Council to make a decision on the truck. The Administrator felt that the committee wanted to place the order in May with an anticipated delivery date of January of 1995. The Fire Department is having problems with the truok that they are proposing to replace. The Administrator pointed out that the Council has to authorize the purchase of the truck, and at that time a plan would have to be put together for financing the purchase. Hanson stated that he had no problem with proceeding with the truck purchase. Hanson also felt the City should pursue the option of lowering the price by making a larger down-payment. Hanson felt the need was there for the new truck. The Administrator asked if the truck committee should complete its evaluation, the truck specifications, and put the truck out for bid. The Administrator pointed out that before a bid could be awarded, the purchase would have to have authorization by the City Council. If authorization was not given, the bids would have to be rejected. Scalze stated that she had no problem with that process, but was not prepared this evening to authorize the purchase of the new truck. Scalze stated that she wanted to see the revenue stream for the purchase, and said that she was in favor of acting on the purchase when the bids are obtained. Morelan pointed out that once the bids are received, the City will know the dollars it is dealing with and a financing plan can be worked out. Hanson felt that if any of the Council Members were not interested in buying a new fire truck, the truck committee should be told to hold off on completing the process. Scalze stated that she would like to see the financing options available for the purchase. Scalze indicated 7