02-13-2017 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES February 13, 2017 APPROVED 91 - Authorize Custom Fire to build -out the second Quick Attack Engine for a total cost of 92 $183,357; 93 - Purchase a used 2004 E-One Cyclone 11 Bronto 114' Rescue Ladder Platform from 94 Mdewakanton Fire Department and needed equipment, not to exceed $380,000; 95 - Refurbish Tender 11 and Tender 21 for $12,500 each. 96 97 If authorized the purchase of this equipment will address some repair costs and some operational 98 deficiencies. He noted the total cost of $588,357 and the recommendation to utilize funds from the 99 existing balance of $663,215 in the Fire Apparatus Replacement fund. 100 101 Mayor Reinert noted the history of the city inheriting equipment from the former fire district when the 102 city service was started and that some of that equipment was a bit tired. The city did receive a 103 reimbursement of some existing fund balance as part of the split and utilizing some of those funds is 104 how this plan would be implemented. The purchases have been fully discussed and he is comfortable 105 that they are needed and will serve the city well. 106 107 Council Member Kusterman verified that there is an agreement in place for the purchase planned 108 from the Mdewakanton Fire Department. Director Swenson noted that the purchase agreement is 109 dependent upon the results of a certification process for the equipment. The council commented on i to the fact that the equipment is a bargain and received additional information on the certification 111 process. When asked about the anticipated longevity of the used vehicle, Director Swenson said he is 112 hopeful of getting twenty plus years from the used equipment, as indicated in the replacement 13 schedule. 114 115 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the 2017 fire apparatus purchases and build out as 116 presented in the staff report. Council Member Maher seconded the motion. Motion carried on a 117 voice vote. 118 119 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 120 121 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 122 123 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 124 125 6A) Erickson Estates: 126 127 City Planner Larsen noted the two -lot subdivision included in this proposal. There are three land use 128 applications included in the recommendation to move this development forward. She noted the site, 129 the four acre lot, the proposed two -lot subdivision, the site of the existing home, the location of the 13o new lot, and the presence and retention of a highway easement. Ms. Larsen explained that the 131 comprehensive plan amendment would keep the land use consistent with the area. The rezoning 132 would also be consistent with other properties in the area. She noted the Planning and Zoning 133 Board's review and ultimate approval of the actions being presented to the council. 134 135 i. Consider Resolution No. 1741, Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment — 3