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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION August 10, 1989 Bendel asked why a new fire hall was needed. The City Planner reported that it has been determined that the existing fire hall is not structurally sound and there is also the problem that the overhead clearance is not sufficient and new equipment could not be accommodated in the fire hall. There is also the parking problem that exists at the site. Cost of remodeling the existing building would be too great. DeLonais suggested that the existing City Hall be expanded rather than constructing a new City Hall. The Planner replied that the City may expand the existing City Hall, but felt the option should be left open for a City Hall location at the fire hall site. DeLonais pointed out that the existing fire hall could be used by the Recreation Department or the senior citizens as a meeting place. The Planner reported that the City Council has hired an architect to do preliminary work on the fire hall, and costs estimates should be availabe in the near future. The Council is considering a bond referendum to finance the fire hall construction. CODE Bendel expressed concern that developers are not being ENFORCEMENT required to complete such items such as landscaping, bonds are not being taken when necessary, etc. The Planner pointed out that it is difficult to get things like landscaping completed, and reported that he and the Building Inspector are working on these items. The Planner pointed out that the building process takes a long time, and landscaping is the last thing that gets completed. The Planner also stated that usually there is an excuse such as weather to hold off completion of landscaping, and that is where a bond would come in to force the developer to complete his landscaping. The Planner stated that in some instances the City has been at fault in not requiring submission of a bond. Page —12—