01-22-2019 Special City Council Meeting Minutes

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Special City Council Minutes �, January 22, 2019 Page 3 of 7 , ----------------------------- Mr. Ronning stated the Park Commission is looking for direction from the City Council to develop a Capital Improvement Plan. A bathroom on the north half of i, Trailside Park has been needed and discussed for a number of years. Patrons of the amenities in the Park have needed to use the Chamber building or nearby 'i, businesses. The Park Commission would like to address that. The Park Commission would like to move forward with the splash pad and flag display with the monies from the donor. Mayor Tayloe inquired if splash pads are still popular. Council Member Pederson stated the City could take the money I donated and build it, with the intent to build more if popular. He further stated he is 100% in favor of moving forward with these finro amenities. He also noted that he received a hard bid for the flag display much lower than originally anticipated, including poles and installation. , I After Mr. Ronning finished explaining the list, Council Member Pederson asked if the Park Commission planned to look into costs for the projects. Bittner stated the Park Commission is looking for direction which projects to include on a , Capital Improvement Plan for the next several years. 3.2 Citv Departments � A. Library Melissa Birch presented the project priorities for the Library: � • Pave north parking lot; • Part-time librarian; i • Replacement of popcorn wagon wheels; � • Completion of strategic plan. , When asked, Mrs. Birch stated the anticipated cost for a part-time librarian would be approximately$20,000 per year; the funds would come from the Friends for the Library to the City. B. Fire: Tom Nelson presented the project priorities for the Fire Department: • Tanker purchase through grant opportunity; • Work on electronic pre-plans for higher risk occupancies (for , use on scene); • Remain status quo on providing great senrice and leadership to the community; I • Work with Police & Public Works Depts. On auxiliary generator for city hall and feasibility of combined use with Water �� Treatment Plant. Mr. Nelson reported the Emergency Operations Plan lists the City Hall building as headquarters in an emergency; a generator is needed.