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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 28, 2003 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (LONG LAKE FIRE EQUIPMENT PRESENTATION — Continued) As this was the first he'd heard of it, Sansevere questioned when it was determined this purchase was necessary and whether the piece of equipment was a standard piece for departments today. Goman indicated that it had been a scheduled purchase for quite some time and that it was a standard vehicle for most departments today. He explained that the department had been using a smaller makeshift utility vehicle to assist in extractions at accident sites, fire rescues, and water rescues; however, this was not effective. He stated that the larger size is necessary for growth to house the equipment needed for various types of rescue and the coordination of communication. White questioned what the estimated purchase price might be. Mayor Peterson indicated that the figures are unknown and granting approval to set the truck out for bid will provide those numbers. White questioned whether fire departments have stats and floor plans for Orono if they are assisting in those rescues. He suggested that the City require builders to supply the blueprints or floor plans to the fire department to assist them in fire and rescue efforts should the need arise. Goman stated that the current plan for the command center is to incorporate some of those computerized capabilities thru a CAD system with updated plans for some buildings. Murphy complimented Goman on his presentation and ongoing efforts to research the most suitable • vehicle for the job. He indicated that the replacement truck had been in the capital plan for 10 years and that, by using a standardized truck chassis, maintenance costs will be reduced. He noted that some important items have been included and others eliminated, such as the need for air pack refills, as other departments can be called in with those amenities. Mayor Peterson moved, White seconded, to authorize the Long Lake Fire Department to put the truck out for bid according to the specifications presented with ad alternates. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Mayor Peterson noted that Medina and Long Lake would also be voting to move forward with the truck bid process. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Irene Silber Silber stated that she had no new comments. White shared that the Three Rivers Park District recently discussed all trails in their district and acknowledged the fact that the Orono trail system is one of the few used for shopping trips. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - J. Mark Fritzler As Fritzler was unable to attend, Murphy and White indicated that they had both attended the recent Planning Commission meeting and would be able to comment if necessary. • PAGE 2 of 18