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Mayor Gamec believed that this location is ideal for the Fire Department and although you hate <br />to have to go through condemnation, Mr. Mox understands it. <br /> <br />Attorney Goodrich stated that Mr. Mox does not mind the "taking" but he objects to the price. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that we could maybe offer him $55,000 to $60,000. He felt it would be <br />better if we could work it out a different way other than condemnation, however, he is not <br />against condemnation. <br /> <br />Councihnember Hendriksen asked if we are still talking about the merits of the two sites. He <br />stated it appears that the northern site is the preferred site. There are site limitations on the <br />southern site and that southern site will increase financially more than the northern site and it is a <br />less functional site. However, if the selection is between the two sites, he will vote for the <br />northern one. He added that he does, however, have some reservations because we would be left <br />with a large area to the north and a large area to the northeast that's not covered in each scenario. <br />We may eventually have a third station and that would undoubtedly be in the north central <br />location. He felt that the southern location at 153rd and Armstrong is not appropriate. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated that some industrial properties will have sprinkler systems, etc., <br />which are not available without sewer and water. Those are more dependent on the Fire <br />Department. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated that the majority of the area is made up of residential properties. Discussion <br />then ensued around the map. <br /> <br />Councihnember Anderson stated that we need to go for what is in the long run the best for the <br />City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that the 153''d site is probably going to end up to be the most <br />expensive. <br /> <br />Access was discussed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that we are talking about a double-deck building to make that <br />site work. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson asked how many fire stations the City will need. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated that our Fire Department Committee feels that the responsible thing to do <br />was to try to cover our City with three stations. He talked about the goal of an 8-minute response <br />time to anywhere in the City limits. <br /> <br />Mr. Norman stated that he asked the architecture if she thought this site would double the cost of <br />our building cost. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session - March 15, 1999 <br /> Page 6 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />