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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <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 /> 6 <br />