06-15-2004 City Council Study Session PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Study Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Gary Greer
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Carole Cornelius
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Don Pauly
Jackie Pielstick
Scott Walker
Fred Whitesides
City of Grand Island City Council
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future
Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council
action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date
will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to
speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Mayor to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the community.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item -1
Fire Station #1/Fire Training Site Presentation
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Jim Rowell, Fire Chief
Meeting: June 15, 2004
Subject: Site Selections for Fire Station and Training Center
Presenter(s): Jim Rowell, Fire Chief
Curt Rohling, Operations Division Chief
Troy Hughes, Training Division Chief
Background
Council has directed that we accomplish the actions which were supported by the May
11, 2004 ballot approving the half cent sales tax. The construction of a training center
and the replacement of Fire Station One are the priority projects for the Fire Department.
Discussion
Division Chiefs Curt Rohling and Troy Hughes will present a report on the progress of
the two projects and review the steps taken in the process to reach the conclusions and
recommendations offered. The input of the members of the department has been solicited
and will continue to be welcome as we move into the design stage of the projects. Visits
to existing training centers and fire stations are planned. These site visits will provide
valuable information on the design and construction of these facilities.
The establishment of a committee to assist in the development of these projects was
completed by council action last week and this committee will have a regular meeting
schedule in the weeks following tonight’s council meeting.
The committee will help with developing the time line for the project and review of
documents including proposals and building plans. Additionally, the committee will
allow for appropriate public input on the project during the Study Session. Site
alternatives will be presented for both Fire Station #1 and the Fire Training Center. The
Council will be asked to provide comment on the sites for further action.