HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-050 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 14-50
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCORPORATION OF
FIRE SERVICES IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Springsted, Inc. performed an analysis of service delivery options for a municipal
fire department; and
WHEREAS, Springsted identified six options for providing fire service to the Lino Lakes
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the options and has determined that incorporating
fire operations into the Public Safety Department is the preferred option; and
WHEREAS, the Council agrees that the City should move forward with Phase II of Springsted's
Fire Department Analysis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that
staff is authorized to begin the process of incorporating fire operations into the Public Safety
Department, which will include the following components:
1. Contracting with an architectural firm to begin the process of site location and building
design for the new fire station.
2. Procuring the services of Springsted and other consultants, as deemed necessary, to assist
the City in developing a business model that includes capital, staffing and personnel,
operational and facility needs.
3. Recruiting and training new fire personnel.
4. Developing a comprehensive phasing plan that addresses all aspects of the analysis.
5. Creating job descriptions for new public safety positions, conducting a compensation
study, and hiring public safety personnel.
6. Establishing a fire relief pension fund to attract new recruits and current CFD personnel.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 2nd day of June 2014.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Kusterman and was duly seconded by Council Member Stoesz and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Kusterman, Stoesz, Rafferty, Reinert
The following voted against same:
(Absent - Roeser)
ATTEST:
Jai ' e Bartell, Ci Cle