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BUDGET MEETING October 6, 1986 Page Two where the Fire Commission stands on operating the two fire halls as opposed to establishing a new fire hall in Lino Lakes. Mr. Neal explained that the budget submitted by the Fire Commission has money allocated for startup of the Lino Lakes station. However, if the proposed budget is not completely funded, Mr. Benjamin felt it would be more im- portant to keep the present buildings operating. Mayor Benson noted that when the Fire District was formed, Lino Lakes was told the district had all the equipment it needed for the Lino Lakes station. Mr. Benjamin explained the district has all the rolling stock for the Lino Lakes station; however, there would be startup costs such as training and utilities. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Benjamin if the Fire Commission felt the buildings or the materials were more in need. Mr. Benjamin said he felt it was important to get the Lino Lakes station operational. Mayor Benson asked if the Lino Lakes station should be brought up to useable status. Mr. Benja- min felt it was not necessary to add on to the building right now, just make the space there functional. Mr. Schumacher said what he is hearing from Mr. Benjamin is that the Fire District already has its two fire stations at 85% and the District would like them at 100% before improving the Lino Lakes stations. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Benjamin if his re- commendation is not adding on to the Lino Lakes station at this time and use the money to improve what is there. Mr. Benjamin said the building is needed and the District would like to see it functional, the question is to what extent the building needs to be modified. Mr. Volk said three overhead doors would need to be installed before it can be functional. Mr. Schumacher explained he feels that spending $40,000.00 to upgrade the Lino Lakes station may not be timely in 1987. There is no need to add on to the building if the Fire District will be using all the budget money to continue upgrading the other two stations. Mr. Schumacher outlined the surpluses that he is projecting in the 1986 budget and referred to the handout entitled "Additional Sources of Revenue ". He also reviewed the in- creased revenue projected for 1986 in the amount of $60,000.00. The 1987 preliminary budget expenses were reduced and he is estimating $106,350.00 total revenue which may be used in the 1987 budget. He felt these were maximum projections. Mr. Schumacher explained the issues that were not funded in the 1987 budget. He felt the Council should consider using 1