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Carter Lake hears fire‑station funding plans and approves new firefighter hire
Summary
The council heard an update on a proposed new fire station and funding options; Fire Assistant Chief Greg Stephens said staff will meet next Thursday to review grants, bonds and financing. The council also appointed firefighter applicant Michael Zagg in a recorded vote.
The Carter Lake City Council received an update from the fire department on a proposed new fire station and next steps toward funding, and it voted to accept Michael Zagg as a new firefighter candidate.
Assistant Fire Chief Greg Stephens told the council that the building plans have been revised following public input and that the project is approaching the funding decision point. Stephens said staff will meet with funding partners next Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss options including grants, bonding and financing, and asked the council for direction on whether to proceed. Stephens also described community input and said the design aims to be safe and efficient rather than extravagant.
Separately, the council voted to accept applicant Michael Zagg to the fire department. Stephens introduced Zagg at the dais, noting his background: military service, a policing background and several years of fire/EMT experience from his prior service in New Jersey. The motion to appoint Zagg was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
Council members did not take a final funding action on the station; staff will return with funding details after the next meeting with finance partners.
