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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for August 22,2017 <br /> Midyear Budget Review <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> Discussion on Street CIP and Seal Coating Program- Public Works Director Scott <br /> Anderson <br /> Public Works Director Scott Anderson shared the list of projects completed over the past eight <br /> years. Scott talked about the sealcoat program and the positive results they have experienced <br /> until lately, possibly related to industry-wide changes to the type of rock or oil being used. <br /> Benefits do not outweigh the negative and he recommended putting the sealcoat project on hold <br /> and allocating the money to a mill and overlay program. The mill and overlay program would <br /> run parallel to the CIP, but would change the cost estimates of some of the projects in the CIP. <br /> Council talked about issues related to seal coating versus the mill and overlay on streets. Scott <br /> stated that streets will be considered on a case by case basis. <br /> Council agreed to move forward with exploring the Oneka Lake Boulevard and Henna Avenue <br /> project. <br /> Discussion on Replacement of 1991 Peterbilt Pumper Truck-Fire Chief Kevin Colvard <br /> Fire Chief Kevin Colvard talked about the replacement of the 1991 engine, their oldest piece of <br /> equipment. In 2013 a formal equipment replacement document was created and it was <br /> determined they needed to replace diesel apparatuses on a 30 year cycle. The 1991 Peterbilt <br /> engine truck should be replaced in 2021 and they would like to replace it with an aerial apparatus <br /> to meet the growing and changing needs of the community. He reviewed the benefits and <br /> shortcomings of purchasing a replacement pumper/tanker versus the aerial apparatus option. <br /> Chief Colvard felt the aerial apparatus would better meet the future needs of the community. <br /> The aerial apparatus is multi-purpose with five major functions for use, and would greatly assist <br /> with taller and larger buildings and would allow for earlier response times, but shortcomings <br /> were the price tag and need for additional training. If the department had their own aerial <br /> apparatus, it would also reduce reliance on mutual aid departments. To procure an aerial, it <br /> would take 2-3 years and cost approximately $1,400,000. <br /> The Council discussed with Colvard the number and types of calls, proximity to hydrants versus <br /> the larger capacity of water in a new engine truck, and the benefit of a ladder truck for rescue and <br /> for suppressing a fire from above. Council asked that staff look at developing a plan to pursue <br /> an aerial apparatus to replace the 1991 Fire Engine by 2021 <br /> Council also asked questions on the benefit of the $.50 step increase as a retention factor. <br /> Colvard replied that it is working but probably not a deciding factor in retaining firefighters. <br /> Removing the ambulance duties and dedicating more time for community events has brought <br /> more interest in being a member of the department. <br />