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<br />value of the property. In addition, Councilmember Buckbee researched the market value of the <br />proposed property and the surrounding lots and felt that $250,000 for the land alone is a good <br />value for the community. Mr. Beuchler commented the $50,000 is too much for five parcels and <br />explained he would rather subdivide the property into four lots and not pay any park dedication <br />fees. Moreover, the City would lose the tax base of another structure if the division consist of <br />four instead offive parcels. Park and Recreation Chair Michael Navin and Committee Members <br />Steve Brown and Doug Porter were in attendance to answer questions from the Council. Mr. <br />Navin commented that it may be difficult to justify $50,000 for five lots. Councilmember Brenner <br />warned the City may be setting precedence and may be shorting the Centerville citizens of monies. <br />Based on the Park and Recreation Committees recommendation and the market value research, <br />Councilmember Buckbee made the following motion. <br /> <br />Councilmember Buckbee moved to fair market value be placed at 250.000 for the <br />BuechlerlLeibel property. Mayor Wilharber seconded the motion. Buckbee - Wilharber <br />aye. Brenner nay. Motion carried. <br /> <br />APPEARANCES <br /> <br />Milo Bennett - 1999 Fire Budget <br />District Fire Chief Milo Bennett was in attendance to present the 1999 Centennial Fire <br />Department budget to the City Council. Chief Bennett explained the budget reflects a 2% <br />increase over last years budget. Furthermore, the increase represents moving the secretary to 30 <br />hrs per week and a 3% raise for the Fire Chief In comparison, the cost per citizen varies by city <br />because of differences in run volume and valuation as it relates to population. However, over the <br />years, the department has been able to slightly reduce the cost per citizen even though the budget <br />is increasing. This is possible because there is growth in the district and the budget growth is less <br />than the population. The surrounding communities cost per person for fire protection are as <br />follows: <br /> <br />Blaine/Spring Lake Park <br />Ham Lake <br />Shoreview <br />Hugo <br /> <br />$15 per citizen <br />$19 per citizen <br />$16 per citizen <br />$20 per citizen <br /> <br />Chief Bennett answered Councilmember Buckbees questions applicable to depreciation and credit <br />of equipment, by stating the depreciation adjustments expired in 1995. Councilmember Brenner <br />commented favorably on the success of the annual safety camp programs. Chief Bennett touched <br />upon the Fire Departments activities; Safety Camp, Fire Prevention in school, Storms (and lessons <br />learned) and Lino Lakes Public Safety Academy. The 1999 Centennial Fire District budget is <br />attached. <br /> <br />Councilmember Buckbee moved to approve the 1999 Centennial Fire District bud2et as <br />submitted. Councilmember Brenner seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />3 <br />