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Cit�r Council Minutes <br />July 18, 2022 <br />Page 7 <br />Fire Chief Dickinson presented the staff report The current aerial truck `vas purchased <br />in 1989 and refurbished in 2014. It has exceeded its front-line condition and is <br />recommended for replacement The cost would be around $1.7 million and would take <br />two years to build. <br />The Council asked about selling the current equipment. Fire Chief Dickinson said that it <br />was possible to sell the equipment, but he did not know the amount they could get foY it. <br />l�layor Dietz asked about a grant to fund the purchase. Fire Chief Dickinson stated theYe <br />`vas a grant and he was in the process of submitting it. Information on the grant `vould <br />be available at the end of 2022. <br />Council asked if this may qualify foY American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Some of <br />the funding could potentially offset the down pa��ment. 1VLr. Portner stated it would <br />qualify. <br />The Council asked about fire trucks on the fleet replacement pYogram. Ms. ZiemeY <br />stated the equipment is slated foY Yeplacement in 2024 or 2025. Any money eaYned from <br />the sale of the current vehicle would go into the fleet replacement fund. <br />9.2 ResCare Call Volume <br />Police Chief Nierenhausen and 1��. Carlton presented the staff repoYt. <br />Police Chief Nierenhausen stated that there have been 108 calls to ResCare within the <br />two years the�r have been operating. <br />Steve Caouette, 578 Tipton Ave NW, stated he had a resident trespass on his propert�T. <br />Councilmember Christianson asked if there was anywayr to use the Conditional Use <br />Permit (CUP) to assist local residents in feeling safer. Mr. Carlton stated the CUP could <br />be reviewed for revocation if the conditions weYe violated oY there is anyr change in use. <br />TheYe must be documented proof and a patteYn of what must be changed. <br />Tammy Jorgenson, 1790 Tipton Cir NW, stated she had concerns including people <br />screaming, trespassing, and smoking in her neighborhood. <br />Mr. Caouette asked about the Yesident's degYee of inental illness. Mr. Carlton stated they <br />`vere people who had received treatment at a hospital and deemed capable of <br />transitioning to dail�T life. The facilityT is optional. The maximum stayT time in 90 dayTs. <br />Ms. Jorgenson asked if the cityT confirms the number of beds is not exceeded. Mr. <br />Carlton stated the State of Minnesota monitors and inspects ResCare. <br />Council asked that Mr. Carlton and Police Chief Nierenhausen have a meeting with <br />ResCaYe management. <br />rowEREo ar <br />���V�� <br />