City Council Work MTG 082525

Monday, August 25, 2025

Gimple IUP enforcement regarding horse ownership

Fire Department apparatus replacement strategy

Review of fire department equipment and fleet status

Discussion of pre-2027 emissions compliance for fire engines

Comparison of custom fire apparatus vs stock units

Fire apparatus maintenance and storage logistics

Areas of Interest (4)

City officials debating potential $1.4 million savings on fire apparatus by leveraging pre-2027 emissions engine stock.
Controversy over property owner 'Miss Gimple' allegedly keeping seven horses without an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for months.
City Council moving to bypass formal prosecution in favor of direct communication to resolve code violations for horse owners.
Fire department warns that lead times for custom apparatus are now up to four years, threatening operational readiness.

Notable Quotes (2)

If we were to go with someone like HME, I believe it was December of this year that they were looking to have some sort of direction on where we were leaning.
— Fire Chief

Fire apparatus procurementRegarding timing for apparatus orders.

It is my understanding that those have since been rescended by the current administration. However, Cummings has already invested a significant amount of money and has no intentions of not moving forward with those requirements.
— Fire Chief

Emissions standardsExplaining why diesel engine prices are rising regardless of current EPA regulation status.

People (6)

Miss GimpleProperty Owner

Property owner in violation of revoked horse IUP; currently housing seven horses.

NickCity Staff

Identified and photographed horses on the property on August 22nd.

Council Member UrkelCouncil Member

Champion of the initial agenda item; absent for early discussion.

Council Member MundleCouncil Member

Inquired about the process for issuing notices to residents.

Fire ChiefFire Chief

Presented apparatus replacement strategy and market research.

Deputy Chief UdenDeputy Chief

Initiated conversations with Rosenbower regarding apparatus replacement.

Places Mentioned

East BethelAppleton, WisconsinWyoming, MichiganLionyl Lakes

Events & Meetings (1)

August 25th, 2025 Council work meeting

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