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Gama Goat must be housed inside. An agreement stating these items must be signed by the DNR and by the Ramsey City Mayor. The agreement is good for as long as we have the Gama Goat. Following is a list of items needed: 1) Paint @$150.00; 2) Brush Protector @ $500.00; 3) Training in Duluth for 2 Fire Fighters: Mileage, Meals and Lodging @$122.00; and 4) Lights and Siren @$800.00. A Slide-in-unit is needed and we have a chance of getting one free from Grand Rapids, however, we are 6th in line. Mr. Hoeke did some checking and found a similar unit for $300.00 plus $150.00 for shipping. There will also be a shipping charge of $100.00 to $150.00 on the Gama Goat. Mr. Hoeke informed the Board that he checked with Ham Lake Fire Department and Andover Fire Department, both of which have Gama Goats, and the calls to assist the DNR are very minimal. They told Mr. Hoeke that they have used the equipment more for their own City than for the DNR calls. Mr. Hoeke requested the Board make a motion to proceed with acquiring the Gama Goat and attempt to have some of the items completed in 1990. Mr. Cich stated he would like to go on record as saying he is concerned with the safety factor of the Gama Goat as they are known to tip over very easily. Motion by Mr. Bawden and seconded by Mr. Wilson to proceed with acquiring the Gama Goat and to have some of the items completed in 1990 Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairman Pearson, Board Members Bawden, Wilson, Cich, and LaTour. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Spence and City Administrator, David Hartley. Case #2: REQUEST PERMISSION TO PROCEED WITH ANOKA COUNTY TO ACQUIRE A LOT IN THE AUTUMN HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION FOR A FIRE STATION SITE Mr. Hoeke gave a background regarding the subject property. The property is a lot in the Autumn Heights 2nd Addition. The lot is being subdivided and part of the lot is to be used for a radio receiver site. There would be a remaining 1.65 acres and it has been rumored that the County would possibly donate it back to the City. Mr. Hoeke stated it would be an excellent site for a future fh'e station. Mr. Cich suggested we wait as it is too premature to think of this site for a future fire station when Public Works needs to be considered for space also. Mr. Bawden offered the suggestion that the City pursue getting the land but that it was premature to request it for a future fire station site. Mr. Wilson's opinion was that it was an excellent location for the fire department especially since some areas of the City take longer to get to from the present location. Chairman Pearson's statement was that the City should look at, pick it up if the chance is there, but not necessarily for the fire station as that is too premature in his opinion also. Mr. LaTour commented we need to look into the future. Motion by Mr. Bawden and seconded by Mr. Cich to table this case with recommendation to the City Staff that they follow up on the land acquisition by the City. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairman Pearson, Board Members Bawden and Cich. Voting No: Board Members LaTour and Wilson. Absent: Board Member Spence and City Administrator, David Hartley. Fire Board/April 9, 1990 Page 2 of 3