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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 14, 2008 Page 16 Mayor Klausing expressed interest in further discussion on a future Council agenda of at least one "Welcome" sign to get the project initiated, and to honor former Councilmember Kough's wishes, with that discussion beyond the 2009 Budget discussion; possibly through use of the $85,000 contingency funds for Imagine Roseville 2025 initiatives. Mayor Klausing and Councilmembers thanked citizens for their budget comments to-date. Public Comment -Leaf Pick uo Program Tim Collins, 2781 Fernwood Street Mr. Collins arrived after the leaf program discussion; but asked to speak to it. He outlined his good alternative way to get rid of leaves through his private hauler (Walters Garbage) and their one-time fee of $40 fora 90-gallon container for yard and garden waste. Mr. Collins opined that other garbage haulers must provide similar services. Mr. Collins spoke against any mandatory fee for a service he didn't use. Mr. Collins noted that he initially used the leaf pick up program when it was first ini- tiated; however, he found it too cumbersome, didn't like them piled up by the street, scattering when the wind blew; and damage to grass where they're stored. 13. Business Items -Presentations, Discussions a. Presentation of Fire Station Location Study Assistant Chief O'Neill distributed the May 2008 Fire Station Location Study conducted by System Planning Corporation. Roseville Fire Chief Richard Gasaway reviewed the May, 2008 Fire Station Loca- tion Study conducted by System Planning Corporation, with highlights detailed in the staff report and attachments dated July 14, 2008; with staff seeking Council direction on the report and next steps. Assistant Chief Tim O'Neill and Shift Commander Brosnahan were also present for the presentation. Chief Gasaway reviewed several findings of the study, Fire Station Locations and Apparatus Inventory, in detail, noting that other findings in the report would be reported to the City Council at a later date. Council discussion of the report included linking apparatus to stations, potential reductions in equipment and divesting of some equipment and reductions in the fleet if reducing stations from three to two; cost of the study of approximately $10,000; clarification of the data presented (i.e., Appendix B and the vehicle re- placement schedule); OSHA and ADA findings and outstanding items needing at-