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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />DRAFT <br />221 <br />222 5. Fire Division Donation — Public Safety Director Swenson explained that staff is <br />223 reporting back and seeking direction on a purchase of wildland fire suppression <br />224 equipment. A donation was received that would fund the purchase. He noted that there <br />225 is equipment similar to the requested purchase in the Public Safety garage, that unit being <br />226 assigned to the police division. <br />227 <br />228 The council visited the Public Safety garage to view the equipment. <br />229 <br />230 6. Irrigation Controllers - Community Development Director Grochala and <br />231 Environmental Coordinator Nelson reported. Mr. Nelson reviewed his written staff <br />232 report. He reminded the council of last year's action authorizing the purchase and resale <br />233 to the community of irrigation controllers. He reviewed with the council facts supporting <br />234 a continuation of the program, including the possibility of future grant funding. Staff is <br />235 recommending purchase/distribution of 110 controllers. The mayor asked if there was <br />236 any feedback from individuals who received the controllers and Mr. Nelson said there <br />237 was limited positive feedback. <br />238 <br />239 The council is supportive of continuing the program and continues to be interested in data <br />240 on the effectiveness of the units and the program. <br />241 <br />242 7. Capital Asset Policy — Finance Director Lynch reviewed her written staff report. <br />243 Staff is recommending that the City adopt a formal policy. Ms. Lynch explained that the <br />244 proposed policy only effects auditing and reporting. The recommended policy follows <br />245 the current standard. If the council directs, staff will bring the policy forward to the next <br />246 council meeting requesting formal approval. <br />247 <br />248 The council concurred. <br />249 <br />250 8. Blue Heron Days Discussion — Public Services Director DeGardner recalled that <br />251 those involved with last year's Blue Heron Days activities suggested that a group be <br />252 formed to discuss events moving forward. He mentioned that one topic should be <br />253 location and perhaps moving activities to The Rookery Activity Center. He is seeking <br />254 council direction on this topic. <br />255 <br />256 Councilmember Cavegn stated that he supports the idea of the group and would like to be <br />257 a member. Mayor Rafferty expressed support for looking at elements of the event and <br />258 for the group discussion. <br />259 <br />260 Mayor Rafferty asked how staff who are being hired in conjunction with the City activity <br />261 center (The Rookery) and the communications staff can be involved in this event <br />262 planning. City Administrator Cotton explained that she sees a developing theme of <br />263 community leaders and people that want to be involved and the question of this becoming <br />264 a community led event. She added that City employees will probably always have a role. <br />265 Mr. DeGardner added that City staff hired for The Rookery will have their hands full with <br />