1996.01.30 CC Minutes - Special Council meeting

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City Council meeting of January 30, 1996 Page The advantages for new construction are as follows: 1. There will be a permanent fix: into the foreseeable future. 2. There will be no serious interruption of City operations during construction. 71. It will provide the City options in locating the facility. 4. Allow for the purchase of more modern equipment. 5. Improved Fire Department morale. 6. Provide for better street access and safety. 7. The building would set an example for commercial development that occurs in the future. Negatives include the following: 1. The larger capital outlay required to construct the facility. ?. The fact that a site for a new Fire Hall has not yet been identified. Separation of the Fire Hall from the City Hall was considered a neutral factor since this would occur regardless of the option chosen by the City. Financing was discussed, and there was general agreement that whatever course is chosen, that it should be placed before the public in referendum, which would allow the issue of general obligation capital improvement bond and public comment on the City's plan. The Council discussed the initial cost estimates received from the vario parties providing reports, and the fact that they indicated a very wide range of potential costs for either remodeling or new construction. It was initially suggested that a more detailed cost estimate be generated for both alternatives. This was considered too costly, as detailed planning will be required with the assistance of an architectural firm to identify actual costs. Leroux; made motion, Miron seconded, to begin planning for the construction of a new Fire Hall to include: identifying potential sites for its location, and preparation for a public referendum on the issue in the Fall, 1996. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Leroux:, Miron Motion Carried. The next item discussed by the Council. was appointment of a City Engineer for 1996. The Council considered the services of both OSM and WSE( and Associates. DArnes made motion, Leroux: seconded, to appoint Tom Angus as the City Engineer for 1996 and in addition, Peter Willenbrinq of WSB will be used cam a consulting engineer for storm water planning and improvement projects. All. aye. Motion Carried. Following the vote, Council member Barnes departed at 9:58 PM.