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City Administrator Ulrich stated that is a key component, whether or not Ramsey will save money. He noted it has been determined that Ramsey will not have additional retirement costs and the question is how to structure this to assure it is of benefit to Ramsey, such as when a ladder truck is purchased or new fire station is constructed. Fire Chief Kapler stated the report indicated there are additional efficiencies to be had and he has not seen anything indicating there would be no savings to Ramsey. He noted long term, efficiencies lead to lower operational costs and savings. Councilmember Tossey stated he also attended the meeting when the ESCI consultants said it was not cost effective to join together but there may be some savings with sharing training and resources with fire prevention. He stated his belief that this will not be cost effective, especially with Ramsey paying the larger share of the costs. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to table consideration of Resolution #14 -05 -088, Contract for Specific Work for Shared Fire Services, to allow time for staff to meet with the JPA Study Group to revisit these concerns and return to a future Council date. Further discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Backous stated he was not at the meeting referenced by Councilmember Tossey and would like additional information. He indicated he supported shared services; however, he would not support a JPA that required Ramsey to pay 67% of the costs and receive only one equal vote. Fire Chief Kapler stated he does not know the other councils but at the Study Group level, weighted voting had been discussed and understood. However, the 67% weight had not been discussed. Fire Chief Kapler stated the Report did not give a model to work on but things to work towards and the cost share model is not substantially different than used by other shared services. Councilmember Tossey stated that while he would support a motion to table to get more information, he would not support the resolution as currently written. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Backous, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen and Councilmember Johns 7.08: Consider Full Service Restroom for The Draw Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report, described the many users of The Draw, and reported the Concert Series is now fully funded. He announced the names of sponsors. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented the recommendation of staff to proceed with the proposed restroom for a not -to- exceed amount of $50,000 with an expected contribution from Ramsey Rotary and funding from Lawful Gambling Fund #270. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, . seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve an expenditure of up to $50,000 from Lawful Gambling Fund #270 for a full service restroom for The Draw. City Council / May 13, 2014 Page 10 of 12