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FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Council debated the need for a $40,000 SUV to be used as the Fire Chief" s car and purchase of a new a grass rig. Council member DeLapp asked if we are going to put an addition to the City Hall or Fire Station 92. Other questions that need to be answered, is the City going to build a new trail, a salt storage building, and will it be hiring another employee that would affect the overall budget. CITY HALL: Telephone system: Upgrades for 2002. The Public Works has caller ID. This could be bumped out two years. Computer network: City hall is being networked at this time. City Hall Addition: Council member DeLapp wanted to bond for a City Hall addition so it can get built. Tacking something on to this building may not be the solution. Planner Dillerud informed the Council that the Commissions are working on a facilities forecast now. Council member Dunn stated we could proceed with the $70,000-$80,000 addition as proposed. If we wait for the facilities recommendation, we should continue to fund the Building Fund. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Chief Malmquist stated we could add the ability to pump foam with $10,000 more. Jaws of Life: The Dept. has one older, heavier set and would like two new sets. Grass Rig: The Dept. under bought. Mayor Hunt suggested MAC review this item. Fire Chief s Car: The Council asked Greg to forget the idea of a $40,000 SUV. Mayor Hunt explained the Chief has changed the use of the car. Turnout Gear: The Dept. needs a washer for turnout gear. This is complete turnout gear. Council member Dunn and Administrator Kueffner both got calls on why did the Fire Dept. give away good equipment. Council member DeLapp stated the department is part of the tax base and there are inappropriate things for a town of 7000 residents. There is a budget shortfall for next year ... $15,700 for retirement. The City is required to make up the difference. This needs to be addressed at next meeting. The Fire Dept. asked for compensation increases. The Administrator would like to comment at next meeting and asked that the number not be plugged in. BUILDING INSPECTOR: There is a new vehicle scheduled for 2004.