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whatever he can off of the old car, but does have a proposal for upgrades. These upgrades will come out of Major Supplies for the Fire Department. M/S/P Siedow/Dunn - to approve the expenditure of $6,000 (plus tax if applicable) for the purchase of a 2000 Crown Victoria from Washington County for use by the Fire Department, based on a favorable recommendation by the Fire Chief. (Motion passed 5- 0). 2. Approve Purchase of Foam The Council received a purchase requisition and two bids for the purchase of a foam injection system for two of the fire trucks. This item was placed into the 2002 Fire Department's budget. Council approval is required per our purchasing policy. Foam is $12 gallon. The Council indicated the City needs to have a handle on keeping this cost down per year and asked Attorney Filla how we could charge cost back to users. The Fire Chief was asked to get estimates from local department and what they budget each year. M/S/P Dunn/Siedow - to postpone consideration of the agenda item until the July 2nd Council meeting. (Motion passed 5-0). 3. Approve Purchase of Jaws -of -Life The Fire Department received a quote for two sets of Jaws, and copies of equipment needed with this purchase. $34,000 was put into the Fire Department's 2002 budget for this purchase. They are buying two pumps set of jaws and cutters, identical pump and a copy tool, hoses and coupling, portable back pack unit. The Fire Chief explained they cannot interchange the jaws and will trade in the 20 year old set for $2,000. M/S/P Armstrong/Dunn - to approve purchase for two sets of Jaws of life and equipment needed with purchase, per quote from Alex Air Apparatus, Inc, for a total of $34,000 including trade in. (Motion passed 5 -0.) 4. Proposed By -Law Changes The Council received several by-law changes and two SOG's proposed by the officer's of the Fire Department. Fire Chief indicated the members that were present voted in favor of the changes and the 30 days for Council approval has passed. It was suggested by the City Administrator that the Fire Department members not get paid on a monthly basis until the new finance director is on board, and the Fire Department Study has been completed. M/S/P Siedow/Armstrong — to direct the staff to set up a workshop to charter the Fire Department Study Committee ,before the July 16 Council meeting, to prepare a report for the Council based on what has been worked on reasons why, review 3-bylaw changes and 2 SOGs. Notice of meeting is for the entire Fire Dept. No problem if the report comes to the first meeting in July. (Motion passed 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUKE 18, 200PYa