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Mounds View City Council July 11, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 1 Council Member Thomas referenced the mezzanine level and asked for further clarification of 2 its’ purpose. 3 4 Fire Chief Zikmund explained that the mezzanine level over the southern part of the building 5 would include the generator room, the mechanics room and a file box storage area; the 6 mezzanine level over the central part of building would have a dual purpose, it would include the 7 central supply area and an unfinished space that would give them the potential to put three to four 8 dorm spaces in the area for overnight duty. 9 10 Council Member Flaherty referenced the training facility and asked for further clarification. 11 12 Fire Chief Zikmund stated that primary purpose is to provide a training area and office area. He 13 stated that it would replace the current training facility at Station 3. He stated that the training 14 facility would be primarily classroom training adding that they would also do some low level 15 hands-on training at this facility. He stated that they have agreements with Fridley and Brooklyn 16 Center in addition to having access to the National Sports Center when they need larger training 17 areas. 18 19 Mayor Marty clarified that the Fire Chief’s office is currently located at Station 1 and asked if he 20 would be moving his office to the new location. 21 22 Fire Chief Zikmund confirmed that his office is currently located at Station 1 adding that he does 23 not have any plans to relocate at this time. He explained that there has always been an unwritten 24 understanding that the administration offices would remain at Station 1 noting there may be a 25 time where they would consider placing a Deputy Chief at this location but there is no need to 26 move his office to this location. 27 28 Mayor Marty asked if the mini-pumper would be kept at the new location or would it remain at 29 the Blaine City Hall. 30 31 Fire Chief Zikmund stated that the mini-pumper would stay at the Blaine City Hall. He 32 explained that they currently have seven individuals at this location. He further explained that 33 they are currently working on the PRA Legislation allowing City Firefighters that are not in the 34 Public Safety. He stated that they currently have to be in Public Safety to be part of the Police 35 and Fire Fund as a recruitment and retention tool. He stated that the policy process has stalled 36 and will take another two years. He stated that this is an integral part of the process noting that 37 they are hoping to increase the number of individuals once the legislation is passed. 38 39 Mayor Marty stated that if they have anyone out in the audience that would like to be a Fire 40 Fighter feel free to contact Fire Chief Zikmund at Station 1. 41 42 Fire Chief Zikmund provided the Council with an update on the engines and command vehicle 43 noting that the engines were approved to go out for bid by the City of Blaine. He stated that the 44 bids are due back on August 18th and will bring the bids to all three Councils for consideration. 45