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Regular City Conned Meetiug Monday, January 28, 2008 Page 23 vice levels now provided by the department. City Manager Malinen concurred with Chief Gasaway's recommendation, that an independent update would pro- vide the necessary information, or the next chapter, now that service delivery has changed. Public Comment John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that this recommendation was "putting the cart before the horse," when since the previous study, at least four of the five elected officials, and the City Manager were not present for those initial discussions, and had ap- parently not reviewed the $30,000 report; meeting minutes, and/or staff commen- tary held in 2000/2001. Mr. Kysylyczyn suggested that the City Councilmembers check with City Hall Project Manager Duane Schwartz on the reason to move others into the City Hall building, as a precursor to demolishing Fire Station #1. Mr. Kysylyczyn recommended a review of past history as a critical component to determine current and future needs and projections. Klausing moved, Ihlan seconded, authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with System Planning Corporation/TriData Division to conduct a fire station loca- tion study as outlined in the staff report dated January 28, 2008 and attached scope of study in an amount not to exceed $9,778.00, with funds to be taken from the City Building Replacement Fund. Councilmember Ihlan, while willing to vote on the issue, suggested further dis- cussion when the full Council was available, with Councilmember Kough provid- ing his perspective, and to provide a more balanced decision. Councilmember Pust opined that she was ready to take the vote; and spoke against the motion, opining that there was no need for a study, that staff could make a recommendation; and that if required, the proposed update should have been in the 2008 budget. Councilmember Roe advised that, after considering this and hearing discussion, he would support the study update. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Ihlan; and Klausing. Nays: Pust. Motion carried. City Manager Malinen confirmed, at the encouragement of Councilmembers, that the Capital Improvement Program study for equipment and structures was sched- uled to come before the City Council at their April or May of 2008 meeting.