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1 <br />COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 6, 1989 <br />o43 <br />Agreement was really bad. Everyone agreed and Mayor Benson <br />said that this is an item that will be brought forward for <br />review at one of the Steering Committee meetings. <br />There was discussion regarding the change in mood within the <br />Joint Steering Committee. Mr. Reinert noted that the level <br />of respect has risen and everyone is more amiable. <br />There was discussion regarding the length on the renegotiated <br />Joint Powers Agreement. It was agreed to keep the time <br />period as short as possible, possibly five years. <br />A permanent Steering Committee was discussed. It was <br />suggested that this committee be elected officials and not <br />firemen or Fire Commission members. <br />A concensus of opinion is needed on the following topics: <br />1) capital outlay for equipment and should individual cities <br />retain ownership of the equipment; 2) fire stations, where <br />they will be located and who will pay for them; and 3) <br />operating budget, should it increase either on a cost of <br />living or levy limit basis annually? Mr. Schumacher asked if <br />the formula were to be determined based on inflation, should <br />there be a cap on inflation? Mr. Bisel said he was <br />concerned about costs getting out of hand and he did not want <br />to tie Lino Lakes into a long term contract. Mr. Neal said <br />he would like to get away from the Chairman Bruen situation. <br />Mayor Benson said he felt he had a good indication on how <br />this Council is thinking regarding the remaining points to be <br />negotiated. Mr. Bohjanen moved to adjourn at 5:35 P.M. Mr. <br />Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />