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I ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Further discussion: Chief Kapler stated he is uncomfortable pushing the station any further south than 153rd. We can make that 153rd site work but going farther south reduces the impact of protection. We should try to get as much impact as we can. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that in the next five years, that's where most of the growth will appear. The urban area will not grow that much more. Chief Kapler stated that would be true north or south but cautioned that going further south decreases the ability to cover the area in a shorter time. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he has heard Chief Kapler say it will be years before the southwest part of the City is built up mid there's anything to protect there. Also, there will be a satellite station. Maybe we should consider the satellite station first and then build th.is second fire station three to four years down the road. Councilmember Haas Steffen wondered if there might be good reason to hear from someone else relating to the site selection that is a bit more objective. She noted that the Fire Chief and Volunteer Fire Fighters have been working on this and it may be difficult to be objective when you are so close to the project. Councilmember Anderson pointed out that there has been conversation about this facility serving other uses. Chief Kapler stated that it's been recommended to be used for a polling place, mnbulance-waiting station, police satellite, and the upstairs could be used for an emergency shelter. It is not recommended that it be looked at as a fire facility only. He believed that the City should no longer develop a building that is for one purpose, it needs to be a multi-purpose building. Amendment by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen to include in the motion that an outside individual be called upon to offer an opinion on the best site for the second fire station. Amendment carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Hendriksen, Anderson and Zimmerrnan. Voting No: Mayor Garnet. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Hendfiksen, Anderson and Zimmerman. Voting No: Mayor Gamec because he agrees with what's been discussed at the Public Safety Board and what was determined in the study. Case #2: Review and Adopt 1999 Economic Development Operating Budget Finance Officer Lund stated that the Economic Development Operating Budget includes a lump-sum expenditure amount under the operating transfers line item. It is intended that this amount will be distributed to appropriate line items during the 1999 year via a budget amendment resolution. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to recommend that Council adopt the resolution adopting the 1999 Economic Development Operating Budget. Further discussion: It was stated that the EDA does not have the authority to expend any money without approval by the City Council. Finance Committee/March 23, 1999 Page 3 of 5