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is cmrar oroi#I 4 2002 <br />'-'•* wnuivu <br />MwydH Offices <br />'^N> 'I V ^ l j <Street Mirtss: <br />2750 Kelley Paitmy <br />OroM, Ml 5S356 <br />Man^Miran: <br />P.O. Bn 66 <br />Cfystal Bay, MN 55323 0066 <br />January 9,2002 <br />Kandis Hanson <br />City Manager <br />City of Mound <br />5341 Maywood Road <br />Mound, MN 55364-1627 <br />Dear Kandis: <br />Thank you for the meeting of November 14 at which those cities that receive fire service from the <br />Mound Fire Department received an update regarding the plans and options for the upgrade of the <br />Mound fire station. It was very helpful to receive the fire station project information and timeline. <br />In the process of sharing this information with the Orono City Council, a number of questions and <br />concerns were raised, particularly in relation to how the project relates to Orono's long-term fire <br />service needs. <br />As you and 1 have discussed in the past, Orono is in a rather unique position in that it receives fire <br />service from four different fire departments. As Orono looks at its fire service needs with a long­ <br />term perspective, it has two general options. The first is to continue the current arrangement, <br />receiving fire service from four departments, and to make this arrangement as efficient as possible. <br />The second option is to consolidate the fire service provision under a smaller number of departments. <br />Orono's decision process regarding a long term funding commitment related to the Mound fire <br />station needs to include the consideration of four important issues. <br />1.Orono appreciates the outstanding quality of service provided by the Mound Fire <br />Department. The Mound Fire Department does an excellent job of responding to <br />emergency fire and medical calls. <br />2.Can Orono obtain a greater level of cost efficiency, while ensuring a similar or <br />greater level of fire service, by consolidating all of its fire service areas under a <br />smaller number of departments; or should it pursue cost efficiency through <br />substantially increased cooperation, collaboration and coordination, across the <br />existing fire departments? <br />lUcphoiie (952) 249-4400 • Fax (952) 249-4414 <br />wwwxLoroDOjniLiis