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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1994 <br />this time. <br />The Fire District received two (2) new rescue vehicles during <br />1993 and they are a great asset to the Fire District. Two new <br />grass rigs have been ordered and are expected to be delivered in <br />June, 1994. <br />Chief Bennett explained that a Capital Improvement plan has been <br />drafted that addresses capital needs through 1999. <br />Mayor Reinert asked about the relationship between the Centennial <br />Fire District and the Lexington Fire Department. Chief Bennett <br />explained that he has met with the Mayor of Lexington and the <br />Fire Chief. They are preparing a letter to Chief Bennett <br />explaining what they are doing to improve the Lexington Fire <br />Department. Mayor Reinert said he felt it was fair to let the <br />City of Lexington know that the door is always open for them to <br />join the Centennial Fire Department. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked if the Correctional Facility was <br />under his jurisdiction. Chief Bennett said yes and there was <br />only one call in 1994. He noted that the facility will be <br />changing and he will be involved with planning the changes. <br />Chief Bennett thanked the City Council for their support and said <br />he felt the Fire District is operating very well. <br />CONSIDERATION OF THE 1995 CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET, CHIEF <br />MILO BENNETT <br />Chief Bennett presented the 1995 Centennial Fire District Budget. <br />The Budget has been sent to the Centennial Fire District Steering <br />Committee who has recommended that it be sent to each of the <br />three (3) city councils. The Fire District is now 10 years old. <br />Some depreciation that has been part of the previous budgets is <br />now disappearing. The City of Lino Lakes will not see as large <br />of an increase in the 1995 Budget because of this factor. <br />Some important issues addressed in the 1995 Budget are: <br />1) Upgrading incentive pay. <br />2) Increasing uniform budget because previous budgets did not <br />adequately address this area. <br />3) Increase expenses for fire prevention. <br />4) Address Dues/Membership <br />Chief Bennett explained all fire stations are functioning well. <br />There has been improved response time because, the equipment is <br />easier to get out. He also noted that when buildings and <br />PAGE 5 <br />