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95 COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 19, 1991 will be required and he will evaluate the monthly report. Mr. Schumacher said that if the Council did not see a major problem, he and Mr. Short from White Bear Township will prepare a preliminary Joint Powers Agreement for the Council to review. Council Member Reinert asked for a copy of Ms. Schloer's job description. REMODELING OF FIRE STATION FOR TEMPORARY POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADOUARTERS Mr. Schumacher explained that a plan for remodeling the current fire hall for police headquarters is being prepared. He noted that about a year and a half ago, a 10 year facilities plan was prepared for this City. The plan did not address the current fire hall. The first new building outlined in the facilities plan is a new fire hall. The Joint Powers Agreement with the Centennial Fire District had dictated that a new fire hall be constructed by the end of 1991. The new fire hall will be completed in about one (1) month and the old fire hall will be vacated at that time. Mr. Schumacher explained the crowded conditions at city hall and proposed that the Police Department be moved to the old fire hall on a temporary basis. He noted that although the Council has not taken final action on the facilities plan, this would be a temporary solution. Mr. Volk explained the planned renovation and cost of the old fire hall for the Police Department headquarters. Members of the Council questioned whether or not it was wise to spend money on a temporary facility. There was discussion regarding how long this building would be used by the Police Department. It was noted that it is planned to use the building for seven (7) to ten (10) years, the renovation should be more extensive. It was also noted that the building is located in an area planned for commercial development. The buildings in this area should reflect what the City plans for future commercial development. Officer Keller further explained the planned renovation. He noted that there is enough area for additional staff if needed. He also noted that there is an area for an investigator, sergeant, private CSO office and plenty of storage for crime watch materials. There will be room for breath testing and a multipurpose room for interviewing. There will be a secured room but not a holding cell. A squad room with the common support areas is also planned. Officer Keller noted that the current garage at the fire hall would have to be renovated into office space to include all of the spaces described above. He also said PAGE 3 1