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CITY COUN IL WORK SESSION August 1, 2016 <br />APPROVED <br />226 Petrovend system (that could be replaced); the past six to eight weeks, the odometer <br />127 readings have been inaccurate. At the Mayor's request, Mr. DeGardner reviewed the <br />228 capabilities and uses of the Cartegraph system; it's providing important fleet information. <br />229 <br />230 Council Member Kusterman asked about the relationship with Eaglebrook — is there <br />231 compensation? Director Swenson explained that the church is charged for services and <br />232 the charges include personnel, fuel and equipment so the city recoups all of its costs plus <br />233 an administrative fee. Council Member Kusterman also noted the Hugo model and use <br />234 of a county contract and a comparison of our services. Staff has indicated that the county <br />235 model provides certain services only while the City's PD goes full spectrum. He wonders <br />236 who fills in the gap for a city using the county services? Deputy Director McCarthy <br />237 explained that they have county wide resources to draw from. <br />238 <br />239 The presentation on the Fire Department fleet began and the PowerPoint slides were <br />240 reviewed by Deputy Director D'Allier: <br />241 - Fleet size and replacement information; <br />242 - Current active fire division fleet table; <br />243 - Operational/safety concerns with Al 1 vehicle, including examples where the <br />244 equipment was used at homes in Lino Lakes; <br />245 <br />246 The council questioned why the Al 1 was purchased by the city. Director Swenson <br />247 explained that a consultant was brought in when the assets were to be divided from CFD <br />248 and the Public Safety Department relied on that information. Council Member Maher <br />249 suggested that fire services are a new endeavor for the City and she realizes that there will <br />250 be bumps along the way. The bottom line is the city must have safe equipment. Deputy <br />251 Director D'Allier concurred that this is about safety. Council Member Kusterman asked <br />252 about the ability to extend the ladder and staff explained why it's not possible. <br />253 <br />254 Mayor Reinert explained that he doesn't want to micro manage the equipment budget; the <br />255 city pays for management to do that. He has added a resolution to the council agenda <br />256 that establishes an annual contribution for equipment and for staff to manage. The <br />257 amount is reasonable and that's how he would like to move forward. He can't be <br />258 convinced that there is more money needed than what it cost to fund the previous fire <br />259 service. <br />260 <br />261 Deputy Director D'Allier continued the presentation. <br />262 <br />263 Council Member Maher asked about other area departments that have appropriate aerial <br />264 equipment and staff mentioned Forest Lake. <br />265 <br />266 Mayor Reinert noted that more discussion will occur in upcoming budget sessions. <br />267 <br />268 3. Public Services Department 2017 CIP Requests- Public Safety Director DeGardner <br />269 and Public Services staff Brett Olander, Tim Payne and Tim Hillesheim were present. <br />270 Director DeGardner reviewed the written staff report and had distributed an inventory <br />