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COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 16, 1990 MUNICIPAL FACILITY STUDY Winsor /Faricy recommended Strategy No. 1. It was explained that this would do the most for the community. Several questions were asked. Would spreading facilities out over the community interfere with communications? Should the fire stations be located near where the fire volunteers live? Would moving the facilities to a central location take some of the top land in the City off of tax rolls? Mr. Nelson suggested that the Council make a list of priorities listing good points and bad points. Mayor Bisel said he felt the most important criteria is that the facilities meet the City's needs. He did not want to build a monument. Council Member Bohjanen asked how much expansion space is available at city hall without disturbing recreation areas. Mr. Volk explained that what recreation areas are destroyed will have to'be replaced elsewhere. These areas are heavily used. There was discussion regarding where the central part of the City really is. Ms. Luken noted that the Birch Street, Hodgson Road area appeared to be the most rapidly expanding area. However, no definite site has been selected for any facility. Location of a fire station in or near the City of Centerville was discussed. It was noted that Centerville is planning to build a new station in the center of the City. Mr. Schumacher noted that the next step is for everyone to review the study. In about four (4) or five (5) weeks another meeting will be set. Items to be considered at that time are: Choosing a strategy, planning for public acceptance, a strategy of educating the public, determining community involvement, financing methods and time table for implementation. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on May 29, 1990. arilffi G`. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer PAGE 3 Harold L. Bisel, Mayor