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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 24, 1987 Benke asked if one of the two proposed trees on the boulevard west of the Fire Station would be in the driveway; Anderson stated he did not believe so, and indicated both he and the architect would like to break up the front of the mass of brick with greenery, but Bauer objects to the trees because of the loss of parking spaces and the loss of visibility to the north. In response to Williams's question~ Bauer indicated the three parking spaces are used for the first responders and the elimina- tion of any of those three spaces would greatly hinder response time. Gunderman asked about planting low greenery as a compromise to service (number one) and beauty (number two); Bauer indicated some plantings could be placed on the north side of the building on the slope. Anderson explained this would be a similar situa- tion to the parking lot; a decision could be made a year or two from now, if some agreement could not be reached at this time. Benke asked about the coordination of the installation of the lighting and the plantings in the Fire Station's parking lot; Anderson stated the wiring comes in close to the curb line, which would not interfer with the plantings. In response to Benke's question, Anderson stated he would like to have work started in April. Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Williams, to APPROVE THE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR CITY HALL AND FIRE STATION AND DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN IN 1987. Benke asked for ongoing review and discussion; Brandt asked for continuing evaluation of the lighting of both lots. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Bauer had nothing to add to the staff report concerning final payment on the fire pumper; stated he picked up the truck on February 7, 1987; all firefighters will have training on the truck before it is put into service; and, because the truck is well-constructed and has a stainless steel chassis, it will be a 20-year truck. In response 0 Benke's question, Bauer indicated his crews have been comparing the truck versus specifications and are~ in fact, having someone from Laverne Fire Apparatus come out tomorrow to exam a few items that did not test out. Regarding the change-order, Gunderman asked why diesel fuel is more advantageous over gasoline; Bauer indicated it is better to have two tanks of the same fuel so the firefighters are not con- fused during an emergency situation. Motion by Williams, seconded by Brandt, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT ON THE FIRE PUMPER. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Page Five Fire Pumper: Final Payment Report 87-58 Resolution 87-23