10-17-01 Public Works and Property Vacation & Health & Public Safety

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Joint Committee Meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and the Health and Public Safety Committee October 17, 2001 Page 4 regard to Station Nos. 2,3 and 9. He noted that NFPA 1710 addresses the new time response and the 1.75 miles; and that ISO addresses the 1.5 mile response. Typically, emergency response vehicles may traveling 15 mph over the posted speed limits taking into consideration weather conditions, traffic, cornering and turning. GIS maps are also being utilized in the process of determining the best locations. Station # 9 has a simulated location at Greenlawn and Wall; and Station Nos 2 and 3 as anywhere within the"red zones"depicted on the maps. Mr. Hudson noted that in light of the possible relocation of Station# 1 that they need to step back on the relocation of Station#2. Mr. Gilot noted that in light of the growth zones that re-evaluation of needs as they relate to Station # 12 and Station# 11 may be in order. The costs of having another Engine Company would also be considered. Council Member Kirsits who works at Station #2 noted that it is in a good location currently but that the facility needs significant upgrades. It was noted that anywhere within the red zone would meet the ISO requirements of 1.5 miles. The Council Attorney suggested that if the 1996 Fire Study is updated that the copy maintained in the City Clerk's Office which the City Council utilizes be updated also. Mayor Luecke noted that currently the City has not engaged anyone to update that study, however in light of what Council Member Kirsits called "the domino effect on all of the fire stations and their locations" that an update may be in order. Dr. Varner inquired about combining Station#2 and the main station into a single station. Fire Chief Luther Taylor stated that that idea would generate a lot of discussion. He noted that he is unaware of anyone putting two (2) Engine Companies together. Dr. Varner noted that no one has ruled this possibility out. Council President Pfeifer inquired whether Station#2 meets the physical accommodations needed today. Council Member Kirsits noted that it is in a great location but is a poor building. She also inquired whether the concerns of the neighborhoods are taken into consideration when determining fire station locations. Fire Chief Taylor stated that when Station # 10 was proposed that there were a series of neighborhood meetings as well as surveys utilized which resulted in a good process. Mayor Luecke noted that Memorial does not have immediate plans for this area but would land bank it for the future. Council Member Kirsits noted that the acquisition costs of$ 50,000 appears to be low. Council Member Varner thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and looked forward to further updates on each of this topics as they move toward the next phase. There being no further business to come before the joint Committees, Dr. Varner adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m.