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MINUTES OF THE <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,August 27,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 11. 2019 LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET—Continued <br /> Walsh stated it appears Long Lake is going up approximately five percent,Orono is going up <br /> approximately three percent, and Medina is going up less than one percent. <br /> Walsh asked if costs related to miscellaneous replacement items are included in the general operating <br /> budget. <br /> Van Eyll stated that is correct,and because the equipment is getting a little bit older,there are some <br /> increases along with a 15 percent increase in personal health insurance. The fuel category has been <br /> reduced. <br /> Walsh noted it is broken down between Station 1 and Station 2 and that neither station is deficient at this <br /> point. <br /> Van Eyll stated the budget for Station 2 is less because it is a newer station and has fewer people. <br /> Crosby asked whether any agreement has been reached with the City of Long Lake on sharing of the fuel <br /> costs. <br /> Rief stated not yet. <br /> Van Eyll stated the cost savings have not been there for the fuel because there has been a significant <br /> increase in the price per gallon. <br /> Walsh stated one of the goals is to make sure that everything is adequately funded. <br /> City Administrator Rief indicated they have gone through the budget since the end of June and that there <br /> are little incremental changes here and there in the budget. Rief stated some of the extra costs relate to <br /> items that need to be replaced. <br /> Van Eyll stated the Fire Department's AEDs need to be replaced because they are now 15 years old and <br /> that they did receive a grant from the Lions Club in the amount of$9,200,which was almost enough <br /> money to purchase one AED and a gear drier. <br /> Walsh stated he would like to make sure they stay on top of things that will need to be replaced in the <br /> future and that he would like the Fire Commission to talk about everything that needs to get fixed or <br /> replaced and then come up with a comprehensive plan. Walsh stated he would like to be proactive and <br /> have the fire chief make sure he has everything the fire department needs. <br /> Van Eyll stated in his view they have done a good job at keeping the costs down and that they will <br /> continue to do that. <br /> Printup moved,Crosby seconded,to approve the 2019 Long Lake Fire Operating Budget. VOTE: <br /> Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />