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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 23, 2009 Page 27 Discussion between the department and Councilmembers included impacts of the bid to the Department's budget and future fleet replacements; long-term analysis of fleet replacement based on annual set aside of those funds at the City Council's discretion and approved funding levels; projected sale of the existing equipment on Ebay, with those funds going to the replacement fund; age of the equipment to be sold (22 years) nearing the end of its useful life with higher maintenance costs impacting its resale value; and recognizing the complexity of the bid specifica- tions and challenges to manufactures. Johnson moved, Pust seconded, authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a contract with Rosenbauer Firefighting Technologies General Division for the pur- chase of a new Fire Rescue/Pumper apparatus and authorize the purchase of ac- companying equipment for said apparatus. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Pust; Johnson; Ihlan; and Klausing. Nays: None. 13. Business Items -Presentations/Discussions 14. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Malinen reviewed upcoming agenda items. 15. Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings Councilmember Roe noted that City Manager Malinen was scheduled for his annual evaluation in January of 2010 and suggested that discussion of that process be included on a future agenda; as well as seeking City Councilmember volunteers to serve that proc- ess. 16. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:58 p.m.