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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> April 22, 2003 <br /> Page 9 <br /> that have been applied for. <br /> Chief Hewitt reviewed the Housing Code Enforcement issues that were addressed by the Fire <br /> Department during the year. Chief Hewitt thanked the twenty people who have served on the <br /> task force and others. He discussed the budget and the fire department value, stating that the <br /> average residential property pays $12.32 per month for fire service. Chief Hewitt asked for any <br /> questions. <br /> Mayor Hodson thanked Chief Hewitt and asked for any comments or questions. <br /> Mr. Morrison stated that the Fire Department is due for a new pumper and that the Fire Chief has <br /> a presentation regarding this. Because the bid date will expire at the end of this month, they are <br /> asking for a vote on this tonight: <br /> Chief Hewitt explained that the 1975 pumper needs to be replaced because the estimate to repair <br /> that pumper is over$100,000. There was a committee that researched the issue and checked into <br /> many demonstrators. Chief Hewitt reviewed the six bids that were received and explained that <br /> the General Safety bid was the lowest received. The committee recommended the purchase of <br /> this General Safety demonstrator. Chief Hewitt listed in detail what the rig included and why it <br /> would meet the needs of the Fire Department. <br /> Councilmember Horst asked about the mileage on the rig. Jay Olson commented that it was like <br /> new. <br /> Councilmember Sparks asked if the $246,916 bid included the $30,000 worth of modifications. <br /> Mr. Morrison stated that the $246,916 included the $30,000 worth of modifications. <br /> Councilmember Horst acknowledged that this pumper was less than the last one that was <br /> purchased. <br /> Councilmember Faust stated that this is something that has been a part of the five year capital <br /> improvement plan and asked about the value of the 1975 rig. Chief Hewitt stated that the last <br /> used rig sold for$4,000, so the value is not much. <br /> Councilmember Thuesen thanked the Fire Chief for giving the details of the ratings for insurance <br /> and explaining why three pumper trucks are needed to maintain that rating. <br /> Motion by,Councilmember Thuesen to approve Resolution 03-034, Re: Awarding a bid for a <br /> fire motor pumping apparatus to General Safety for$246,916. <br /> Motion carried unanimously. <br /> B. Police Department 2002 Annual ReportDick Engstrom Chief of Police, will be present. <br /> Mayor Hodson introduced Chief Engstrom. <br /> Police Chief Engstrom presented the 2002 Annual Report for the Police Department, <br />