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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 25, 2011 Page 5 Councilmember Willmus commended the Roseville department and other area Fire Chiefs for pursuing consolidation, and encouraged them to continuing ex- ploring that. Mayor Roe clarified the difference in "consolidation" and "shared services," and the point made by Chief O'Neill for the need for individual and collective politi- cal discussions if consolidation was a consideration. Chief O'Neill advised that recent meetings had provided great educational oppor- tunities for all parties; and that lots of positive feedback had been heard from elected and fire staff parties; and hoped this would remove some of the territorial walls that may be there. However, Chief O'Neill opined that he didn't see this happening overnight. Mayor Roe, as a participant in the North Suburban Mayors/City Managers group, noted similar discussions on joint purchases of major equipment, and how to ad- dress formulas for cost-sharing of those items. Chief O'Neill advised that fire department staff was already working through such a cost-sharing formula for shared purchase of fire turnout gear, noting that it was the Roseville department's turn to seek bids, for replacement every five (5) years to replace 1/3 of the gear. As part of that group to purchase gear, the de- partments purchased together to save an approximate 10% rather than single pur- chasing that gear; with Chief O'Neill noted that this was only one of the efforts that would continue among departments. Councilmember Johnson asked that Chief O'Neill see if there was a consensus for alternative fuel sources for rolling stock; and whether that was worth exploring for emergency vehicle use form a group level. Chief O'Neill advised that he would do so; however, he cautioned that the big di- esel vehicles were quite sensitive, but for smaller units, it could be looked into. 1. Recognitions,Donations, Communications 6. Approve Minutes a. Approve Minutes of July 18,2011 Meeting Comments and corrections to draft minutes had been submitted by the City Coun- cil prior to tonight's meeting and those revisions were incorporated into the draft presented in the Council packet. Johnson moved, Willmus seconded, approval of the minutes of the July 18, 2011 meeting as amended.