02-14-96 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINU'PES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 14, 1996 with temporary partitions so that individual displays can be set up. The Historical Society also needs a place to keep its records, and is currently looking for fire-proofed storage facilities. Fahey suggested that there may be grants available to fund the Historical Society addition. Dick Boss stated that it was his opinion that the old fire station building should remain. Boss pointed out that the fire station was constructed by the early volunteer fire fighters at no cost to the City. Boss felt that the City could afford to invest some dollars into the building to keep it functioning. Boss felt the building was a symbol of the volunteerism in the community, not only from the Fire Department, but the Recreation Association, Canadian Days, and the Historical Society. Fahey asked if the Fire Department would be willing to contribute financially toward the fire station renovation. Boss pointed out the amount of City services that the taxpayers get for their tax dollars. Boss did not feel the renovation project should be dependent on contributions. Fahey felt that if the various City organizations supported the project and grant dollars were pursued, there would be little tax dollars needed for the project. Morelan suggested that there may be some citizens who are not interested in the Historical Society. However, Morelan felt that some tax dollars were needed to support the Historical Society's efforts. Fahey pointed out that with an addition to City Hall to house the Historical Society, the City could retain the old fire station for storage for Canadian Days, LCRA, and Public Works on the upper level, in addition to LCRA's and the Recreation Department's use of the lower level. LaValle suggested that it might be more efficient to construct a new Public Works garage on the property north of Pioneer Park, rather than have Public Works 7