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078 BUDGET MEETING December 22, 1986 IThe Budget Meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Mayor Benson. Members present: Marier, Bisel, Reinert, Bohjanen. Members absent: None. Public Works Director, Don Volk; Chief of Police, Dean Camp- bell; Administrator, Randy Schumacher, and Clerk- Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. Mr. Schumacher explained the materials sent to the Council for this meeting and recommended that the Council approve funding for Items under the First and Second priority; Remodel fire barn (two doors and insulation), Surface water management plan, siren program, two replacement radar units, overlay program $44,000). The balance of funds should be added to the surplus. Mr. Marier said it was his understanding that if the Council approved a 2.5 mill increase all the priority programs as outlined on October 6, 1986 could be implemented. The mill increase was approved and he asked why all programs were not being implemented. Mr. Schumacher explained that all the programs added to a total of $320,000 and there is only $155,350, so some programs have to be restricted or cut out entirely. He said it would be a Council decision as to where the monies should be spent. He asked the Council to direct him as to what programs they wish to be funded. IMayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to recommend to the Council what he feels should be funded and why. Mr. Schumacher explained priorities one and two are essential. He felt under priority three the four wheel drive rescue vehicle should be delayed and instead another squad car purchased. One squad is in the Police Department budget, however if the department waits until 1988 they will have to purchase three squads. Chief Campbell was asked if the four wheel drive vehicle would serve as another patrol car. Chief Campbell said, no it would not be used in pursuit, but only for emergencies and hard to get to areas. He es- timated that such a vehicle would serve the department up to five years. Chief Campbell was asked if this vehicle could also be used in the Public Works Department. Chief Campbell explained that be- cause of the emergency equipment and radios, it could only be used as a police vehicle. Mr. Volk agreed saying it would be strictly outfitted for police use. It was determined that Chief Campbell was requesting a full size Bla- zer, Bronco style vehicle, equipped only for police use for emergencies and to be used in inaccessible areas as well as for backup on a very limited basis. Mr. Bisel asked if a fire vehicle could be used for such an emergency and Chief Campbell said this has been done. There were other suggestions such as using a four wheel drive pickup similar Ito a Chevy S10. It was explained these vehicles did not have enough ground clearance and there would not be enough room for all the emer- gency equipment. A full size unit would be equipped with a stretcher, but would not be intended for transporting victims. It was also de- termined that no police department in the area has such a vehicle. The county rangers do use such a vehicle.