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Council. Mr. Redmond provided an overv/ew of the following three primary worm efforts <br />proposed by BKV Group: ...... <br /> . Preliminary audit of ex~stmg Ixt4tdmg' condm°ns <br /> · Temporary re-use concept options <br /> · Site assessment and concept plan <br /> Councilmember Jeffrey questioned what additional dollar amount is proposed for the expansion <br /> of the contract. <br /> Assistant City Administrator Nelson replied BKV Group has proposed an additional $4,100 for <br /> the additional services. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen arrived at 6:11 p.m. <br />Councilmembers expressed their concerns with viability of the building, and noted the need for a <br />study to be completed in order to make an informed decision. <br />Fire Chief Kapler indicated Dave Lewandowski is a member of the Public Safety Board and <br />Ramsey Firefighter. Mr. Lewandowski expressed concerns at the Public Safety Board meeting <br />in January, and the two council members that sit on the Board asked him to attend this work <br />session. <br /> Mr. Lewandowski provided a review of the following concerns of the firefighters with the <br /> current fire station: <br /> · The Fire Department has outgrown the building <br /> · -..Inadequate space for the tracks 'and the firefighters to get gear <br /> · Difficulty getting the ladder truck in and out of the building <br /> · The floor is beginning to fall apart <br /> · Safety concerns for the firefighters <br /> Councilmember Jeffrey suggested the BK¥ study include a review of the possibility of the <br /> firefighters putting on fire gear in the internal hall during the interim period that the existing <br /> building is utilized. He stressed that safety is first when considering reprogramming space. <br /> Mayor Gamec noted the importance of the Fire Department's response time, which is affected by <br /> the inadequacy of the building. <br /> The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to proceed with including the revision to the <br /> BK¥ Group study on the agenda of the City Council meeting following the work session. <br /> City Administrator Norman indicated when the study comes back there will be a need to analyze <br /> the entire financial picture. <br /> <br /> · Mr. Lewandowksi stated he understands the City has financial commitments; however, he would <br /> like consideration of whether there is a win/win gituation where the 'ouilding ot? the Fire station <br /> could be expedited based upon the needs. The firefighters have been told many times they will <br /> City Council Work Session / April 25, 2006 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br />-41- <br /> <br /> <br />