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COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 26, 1990 <br />CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN <br />Mr. Schumacher reminded the Council of the provision in the <br />Joint Powers Agreement that sets aside $100,000.00 per year <br />for fifteen (15) years for equipment purchases. <br />- 1991 Rescue and Personnel Van, total cost $70,000.00. <br />This is a replacement vehicle. A 1500 gallon tanker is <br />planned to be replaced. Council Member Kuether asked if <br />anything will be traded in. Chief Gay said no. <br />There was discussion on the need for tanker trucks when <br />water towers are planned. Chief Gay explained how fast <br />water towers can be emptied by a large fire. He noted that <br />with all of the development presently taking place, tanker <br />trucks will be needed for a long time. <br />Council Member Neal asked what a dry hydrant is. Chief Gay <br />explained. <br />POLICE DEPARTMENT <br />Chief Campbell explained that squad cars normally are <br />replaced every two (2) years or 100,000 miles. He has <br />established a rotation plan and his CIP is based on this <br />plan. <br />1991 - Two (2) squad cars, radar units and one (1) pick up is <br />planned. <br />1992 -- Replacement of Blazer Unit, pickup for the Community <br />Service Officer. He noted that the pickup now being <br />used was donated but is in need of replacement. <br />Chief Campbell noted that radar units should be replaced - <br />every four (4) years because of changing technology. They <br />pay for themselves. <br />Council Member Reinert left the meeting at 4:40 P.M. <br />PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT <br />Mr. Volk reviewed his Capital Improvement Plan. He no ' = >d all <br />of the equipment additions and replacements. Council -nber <br />Neal asked why a backhoe would need a heater. Mr. Vol <br />explained that it is winter for maintr nce <br />on ditches, manholes etc. A pipecutter /threader was <br />questioned. Mr. Volk explained that this is a piece <br />equipment that is used frequently. (Page 67) <br />A flusher truck vehicle was questioned. (Page 68) Mr jlk. <br />explained that this vehicle is used in the Parks Depa ant <br />for flooding rinks and for other uses. Mayor Bisel a- 1 if <br />this truck could be used for fire control purposes. was <br />