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Chief Way added that the County Communications came to us - we did not go to them. It does <br />not look like we have to do anything else - so we are looking at about a $4,000 savings. It is a <br />win-win situation. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler pointed out that this is not just a tower - there will have to be a powered utility <br />building too. <br /> <br />Chief Way added that it is a 15 x 20 building. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated that it will have back-up power - and we can oversize that to handle the new <br />fire station when it is built. <br /> <br />Chief Way reported that this issue will be presented to the Planning Commission in February as <br />some variances will be needed. Anoka County would like to get moving on this while there is <br />still snow on the ground. <br /> <br />Chairperson Anderson inquired about a completion date to which Chief Way replied June 2006. <br />We are looking at the one on Bunker first. He added that they are looking at building a lattice <br />tower versus a monopole. <br /> <br />Boardmember Riddle inquired if the residents in the area had any concerns/comments about the <br />tower to which Chief Way replied there are no houses there right now. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler added that the public seems to accept it more when it's for public safety. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Anderson, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Lewandowski to direct staff to <br />draft a resolution in support of the tower and land contribution and send it to the Planning <br />Commission with the case as well as the City Council when it's on their agenda. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Chief Kapler stated it's been asked why the communication tower couldn't <br />be put up on the water tower and the reason is that even a half mile distance is a big deal. Chief <br />Way reported that John Tonding will be talking to the City of Anoka because they have perfect <br />coverage now and they will be giving something up for this. <br /> <br />Motion carried - all in favor. <br /> <br />6) Burns Township - Fire Department <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated that City Administrator Norman has requested he give a brief update of the <br />ftre activity in Burns. Bums Township approached the City of Ramsey Fire Department and <br />asked if we would be interested in a combined effort with regard to a Fire Department. They are <br />getting pressure to establish some type of department. Mayor Gamec, Councilmember Pearson <br />and Chief Kapler are serving on this conceptual committee and taking about this combined <br />effort. Chief Kapler presented a map and explained that the bold area shows the five mile <br />driving distance from Bums Town Hall The two upper comers of Ramsey are more than five <br />miles from a fire station; that makes a big difference in homeowner's insurance rates. The Fire <br /> <br />Public Safety Board - January 12, 2006 <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />