02-02-2015 Council Work Session Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION February 2, 2015 APPROVED 46 that could be purchased from the City of Woodbury. They have negotiated a price down 47 from what was asked. The city would receive one truck in April of 2015 and the other 48 would be stored by Woodbury to be received later. He noted that having a truck in April 49 would allow staff to train with the equipment they would be using. He noted that the 50 trucks would not come with certain equipment that is required and a list is provided in the 51 staff report. The total cost of purchasing two trucks and equipment is less than the 52 $300,000 anticipated to purchase one new unit. Having two trucks that are identical also 53 provides for consistency when the equipment is utilized. Director Swenson said that if 54 the council is comfortable with the purchase proposed, he will add the matter to the 55 council agenda for official action. Staff is comfortable that this twenty year-old 56 equipment has been well maintained and is a good purchase for the city. Deputy 57 Director D'Alliar assured the council that the trucks will fit well into the city's fleet. 58 Director Swenson added that the numbers presented do not include radio or SCBA 59 equipment but the city is seeking a FEMA grant that could possibly fund those purchases. 60 That led into discussion of Item 3. 61 62 3. Fire Apparatus/Vehicle Capital Replacement Plan — Public Safety Director 63 Swenson explained that the staff report shows what the Centennial Fire District (CFD) 64 included in their capital plan as well as how the city proposes to plan for the same 65 equipment. The purchase of two trucks that was discussed as the previous item is 66 included. Mayor Reinert pointed out that the plan is a best estimate and will undoubtedly 67 change. Director Swenson added that it is a plan presented for discussion purposes only 68 but it is a piece of the puzzle that helps the council see a larger picture as it considers the 69 truck purchase. Mayor Reinert added that he can also see some benefit in joining the 70 two public safety departments — you don't need two of everything. 71 72 Council Member Roeser pointed out a recent article in the League of Minnesota Cities 73 magazine regarding fire extinguisher training — Mayor Reinert said it's a good thing to 74 keep people involved. 75 76 Council Member Kusterman said that the plan to purchase the two trucks sounds good 77 but he has some concern that the city would be retiring the trucks in ten years. Are there 78 any newer trucks available? Director Swenson explained that staff has looked at newer 79 vehicles but they are much more expensive; staff feels that the Woodbury vehicles are 80 solid with a very strong maintenance record. 81 82 4. 2015 Anoka County Recycling and Recycling Enhancement Grant- Environmental 83 Coordinator Asleson explained that staff is asking the council for authorization to accept 84 the annual fund grant from Anoka County to support residential recycling efforts. In 85 addition, enhancement funds are available for program activities such as drop-off 86 recycling, park and event recycling, curbside and multi -unit recycling. These grant funds 87 have been received for this year and have allowed staff to bring on an intern and include 88 program enhancements such as advertising and organic recycling. 89