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COUNCIL MINUTES February 13, 2017 DRAFT 3 - Authorize Custom Fire to build-out the second Quick Attack Engine for a total cost of 91 $183,357; 92 - Purchase a used 2004 E-One Cyclone II Bronto 114’ Rescue Ladder Platform from 93 Mdewakanton Fire Department and needed equipment, not to exceed $380,000; 94 - Refurbish Tender 11 and Tender 21 for $12,500 each. 95 96 If authorized the purchase of this equipment will address some repair costs and some operational 97 deficiencies. He noted the total cost of $588,357 and the recommendation to utilize funds from the 98 existing balance of $663,215 in the Fire Apparatus Replacement fund. 99 100 Mayor Reinert noted the history of the city inheriting equipment from the former fire district when the 101 city service was started and that some of that equipment was a bit tired. The city did receive a 102 reimbursement of some existing fund balance as part of the split and utilizing some of those funds is 103 how this plan would be implemented. The purchases have been fully discussed and he is comfortable 104 that they are needed and will serve the city well. 105 106 Council Member Kusterman verified that there is an agreement in place for the purchase planned 107 from the Mdewakanton Fire Department. Director Swenson noted that the purchase agreement is 108 dependent upon the results of a certification process for the equipment. The council commented on 109 the fact that the equipment is a bargain and received additional information on the certification 110 process. When asked about the anticipated longevity of the used vehicle, Director Swenson said he is 111 hopeful of getting twenty plus years from the used equipment, as indicated in the replacement 112 schedule. 113 114 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the 2017 fire apparatus purchases and build out as 115 presented in the staff report. Council Member Maher seconded the motion. Motion carried on a 116 voice vote. 117 118 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 119 120 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 121 122 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 123 124 6A) Erickson Estates: 125 126 City Planner Larsen noted the two-lot subdivision included in this proposal. There are three land use 127 applications included in the recommendation to move this development forward. She noted the site, 128 the four acre lot, the proposed two-lot subdivision, the site of the existing home, the location of the 129 new lot, and the presence and retention of a highway easement. Ms. Larsen explained that the 130 comprehensive plan amendment would keep the land use consistent with the area. The rezoning 131 would also be consistent with other properties in the area. She noted the Planning and Zoning 132 Board’s review and ultimate approval of the actions being presented to the council. 133 134 i. Consider Resolution No. 17-11, Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment – 135