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City Administrator Ulrich noted that another option would be to place the item into the Strategic <br /> Plan as a collaborative effort with a partner that would reflect a reduced cost, which would <br /> identify that smaller amount rather than the total cost estimate. <br /> Mayor Strommen noted that the amount was changed the previous year from the estimated <br /> contribution to an estimate of the full cost. She confirmed the consensus of the Council to leave <br /> the community center in the CIP at this time, pushing the item out to 2026, with the intent for the <br /> Council to further discuss the topic in the future. <br /> Councilmember Riley referenced the public works amount of $14,000,000 and thought that <br /> figure had been $9,000,000 in the past. <br /> Public Works Director Reimer provided clarification that the amount was $13,900,000. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked for clarification on an item listed for the SCBA equipment and <br /> asked if that is a correct cost. <br /> Fire Chief Kohner replied that cost is accurate as the cost will occur for two sequential years. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich clarified that the impact to the general fund would be $9,000,000 and <br /> noted that the remaining funding would come from other sources. <br /> Councilmember Riley referenced vehicle replacements that are noted to be replaced with the <br /> same type of vehicle and asked if those items were noted correctly. <br /> Police Chief Katers stated that those items are listed as placeholders and provided further <br /> explanation noting that sometimes a different model of vehicle is purchased. He explained that it <br /> would depend upon the State bid as that would impact the type of vehicle purchased. <br /> Councilmember Riley referenced the siren replacement and asked if there would be grant funds <br /> available for that type of purchase. <br /> Fire Chief Kohner stated that they will be exploring grant opportunities but needed to submit an <br /> estimated cost for the item. <br /> Councilmember Riley referenced an item in the parks section of the document which mentions a <br /> referendum and believed that the language pallet of funding should be used instead. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that staff would not have <br /> any concern with removing that language. It was the consensus of the Council to leave the <br /> language vaguer and not include referendum specifically. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if there is any thought regarding the purchase of bodycams for the <br /> police force. <br /> City Council Work Session /November 22, 2016 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />