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RK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
September 11,2006
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present- Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki, Susan Sanger, and
Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Councilmember Carver amved at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Basill was absent.
Staff present: Deputy City Manager(Ms. Gohman); Fire Chief(Mr. Stemmer); Battalion Chief
(Mr Wmdschitl); City Attorney(Mr. Scott); Police Captain (Mr. DiLorenzo); Director of
Inspections (Mr. Hoffinan); and Recording Secretary(Ms. Samson).
Guests from BKV Group: David Kroos, Ted Redmond, and Greg Van Sickle.
1. Fire Station Preliminary Analysis
Mr. Redmond from BKV Group presented the preliminary analysis of Fire Stations#1 and #2.
Councilmember Paprocki asked about the fire station lifespan. Mr. Redmond said the lifespan is
dependent upon how the fire station is constructed and the matenals used; a 30-75 year lifespan
is typical, and it depends on equipment and building requirements. Mr. Redmond said BKV
Group is about 70% through the Fire Station Needs Assessment Study Status Report, dated
September 1, 2006. The final step will be to take the facility audit information and the space
needs information, and diagram some options on how to meet needs.
Councilmember Sanger questioned does the city really need two fire stations. Deputy City
Manager Nancy Gohman said that will be determined down the road. Director of Inspections
Bnan Hoffman said the Status Report is anticipated to be completed by the end of October and is
being done to assess needs for the existing buildings and to determine future Fire Department
operational needs. Mr. Hoffman said one station may be a possibility, there may be building and
cost consolidation and there is a service component, i.e., what is the travel time. Mr. Hoffman
continued, for now, it is being determined what the city has with the current buildings and what
does the city need.
Councilmember Finkelstein asked if a back up plan would be necessary, e.g., storage space. Mr.
Redmond said an apparatus bay issue would be to address adequate training space to provide in-
service training for firefighters, which could also serve as an emergency operation center. Chief
Stemmer said BKV Group is aware of the fire department's needs. Councilmember Finkelstein
said there is a need for gender areas.
Councilmember Sanger said it might be a good time to think about the potential for merging
departments to share services, e.g., Edina. Councilmember Sanger said perhaps Council could
begin a policy exploration to see if it would make sense. Chief Stemmer said new relationships
are being forged.
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In regard to the infrastructure of the fire stations, Mr. Redmond said a merging of departments
may reflect certain staffing scenarios but for the fire stations it tends to be driven by depth of
coverage and fire nsk, and every property can be accessed within a certain period of time. Mr.
Redmond said the audit report will be completed soon.
Councilmember Carver arrived at 7.30.
Mr. Redmond said the next steps will be to finalize the building audit and produce the related
cost estimates. There will be a final report at the end of October and a presentation in early
November.
Councilmember Paprocki asked about general city storage. Mr. Hoffman said staff would like to
consolidate city storage and staff is looking at that.
Councilmember Omodt asked about the cost to build a new station.
Site visits for the Council will be arranged. Mr. Redmond said BKV Group will identify vanous
fire stations such as satellite stations and main stations, which would include administration
areas.
2. Proposed Impound Lot
Ms. Gohman introduced the staff report and invited questions. Councilmember Sanger asked
about the significant estimated cost for constructing the proposed impound lot. After his arrival,
Economic Development Coordinator Greg Hunt said the city has an obligation to contribute.
Councilmember Sanger also asked about installing privacy fencing. Mr. Hunt said he will return
with a lease agreement.
Mayor Jacobs, Councilmember Omodt and Councilmember Finkelstein indicated to staff to
move forward.
3. Flame Metals Update
Council and staff discussed Flame Metals.
4. Future Study Session Agenda Planning
Ms. Gohman and the Council discussed study session agenda planning.
The meeting ended at 8:45 p.m.
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