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City Administrator Ulrich stated it does not. He explained that in November and December, <br />staff will be meeting with neighboring residents to discuss future property use for the old City <br />Hall site. But, that property could be placed with the broker if so directed by the Council. <br />Councilmember Tossey stated he does not think asking other communities to subsidize a fire <br />station will encourage them to enter into a long -term relationship for shared fire services. He <br />stated Corcoran is already out so he would be cautious in how that issue is approached. <br />Mayor Strommen asked whether the Council supports staff's recommendation. <br />Councilmember Johns stated support for staff's recommendation. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau stated he appreciates Mr. Schwartzman's participation and <br />suggested that relationship continue with BKV to deliver this project. <br />Councilmember Tossey stated he wants to be cautious in a new endeavor that will cost the City <br />more money in light of a possible tax increase. He stated when the bonds come off for Fire <br />Station #1, it may be an opportunity to lower taxes instead of starting to pay for a new fire <br />station. <br />Mayor Strommen stated the schematic design will have a shelf life of five years so moving <br />forward with that step will allow the City to be ready but not require immediate construction. <br />Mr. Schwartzman stated there may be code or material changes, depending on the time elapsed. <br />Councilmember Backous stated he is not supporting stopping the process but would feel better if <br />the land was sold and then the City would have the cash in hand. He stated support to place the <br />old City Hall site with a broker so it can be sold. <br />Fire Chief Kapler noted the fire station is currently located in the old City Hall and there is a <br />process to complete Fire Station #2 that will take time. <br />Councilmember Tossey stated he agrees the property should be sold, but the issue of zoning has <br />to be resolved first. <br />City Administrator Ulrich agreed and noted when sold, the first thing someone will ask is what <br />can be done on the site so the public process relating to use of the site needs to be completed. <br />Mayor Strommen supported moving both the design step and public process forward at the same <br />time. She stated she is comfortable continuing to work with BKV and to have staff vet costs to <br />be sure BKV's cost is competitive. <br />City Administrator Ulrich agreed it is prudent to not move ahead until the old City Hall site is <br />sold but with the Fire Station #2 plans in place, the City would be able to quickly move forward, <br />if needed. <br />City Council Work Session / October 8, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />