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Public commenters urge delay and flag potential multi‑million‑dollar fire station costs
Summary
During public comment Mike Rosenbaum urged the Council not to proceed while a ballot initiative is pending; David Peterson warned that including a fire station could cost more than $1 million in capital equipment and $3.5–$4 million annually to operate.
During the public comment period, Mike Rosenbaum urged the Council not to initiate amendment of the Facilities Master Plan while a FORF ballot initiative remains active, saying the pending initiative "places undue pressure on the Council" and arguing that planning should await withdrawal of the measure.
Another resident, David Peterson, raised fiscal concerns about including fire station facilities as part of a revised civic center. Peterson warned of substantial cost implications, "estimating more than $1 million in capital equipment costs and annual operating costs between $3.5 million and $4 million." Council members acknowledged the concerns and agreed that cost estimates would be refined during consultant analysis before any final decisions.
