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Mounds View City Council October 28, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 18 Council reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Public Works Director Lee reviewed the 2002 well rehabilitation project with Council and recommended using the $30,00 earmarked for well maintenance as well as $25,000 from the enterprise fund to do two wells in 2003. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5872, a Resolution Waiving the Public Improvement Hearing, Ordering the Project, and Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications. Ayes - 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. J. Resolution 5873, Purchase of Used Mini-Pumper Nyle Zikmund reviewed his Staff report and explained the circumstances surrounding the request for the purchase of the minipumper. Council Member Marty asked if the pumper could be hooked to a hydrant. Chief Zikmund indicated that the minipumper could be hooked to a hydrant to run one line. He also explained that the truck could pump and roll while working a grass fire. Council Member Marty asked for an explanation on the proposed financing of the minipumper. Finance Director Hansen explained that the certificate of indebtedness would be issued in 2003 for repayment in 2004 and is allowed by the state. Council Member Stigney asked what would happen with station 4. Chief Zikmund indicated that there are no volunteers that are able to respond to station 4 during the business day so the minipumper would be stationed at Blaine City Hall where there are 10 employees that can respond. Council Member Stigney asked whether there would be increased operational costs for maintaining the pumper. Chief Zikmund indicated the pumper would become part of the overall budget. He then indicated that Blaine would be absorbing the cost of housing the vehicle in part of the new police garage. Mayor Sonterre asked if there would be a reduction in the operation costs for station 4 because of this purchase.