The DeKalb City Council discussed the possibilities for funding for the construction of the new police station at a meeting Monday.

The discussion centered around $12.7 million in potential bonds, funds initially intended to complete the police station and make repairs on two DeKalb fire stations, said Assistant City Manager Rudy Espiritu.

Some aldermen disagreed with the funding for fire station repairs, saying they believed the topic warranted more discussion.

“Because of the structure of these bonds, we are able to keep a tight rein,” said Second Ward Alderman Tom Teresinski. “We built it to ensure management. We talked to the community and set up the revenue streams for the police station. The fire station repairs merit another discussion at a future date.”

Some aldermen believed the numbers provided for the fire station repairs are too vague.

“We need to get harder numbers for these improvements,” said Fourth Ward Alderman Brendon Gallagher. “Then we can have a discussion about it.”

The council decided to vote to allow the city to borrow up to the full $12.7 million with no money set aside for the fire station improvements, which was one of the alternate options provided in the ordinance.

Discussion will continue at a future date.

An update on the progress of the new police station was also discussed.

“We had the groundbreaking ceremony today,” said T.J. Moore, director of Public Works. “We are moving very aggressively forward. We’re two weeks ahead of schedule.”

Moore plans to have the maximum possible cost prepared for the council within the next six weeks.

The council also recognized DeKalb-born twins Grant and Ross James for their performance n the 2012 U.S. Olympic rowing team.

“We’re recognizing the twins for an amazing, amazing feat,” said Mayor Kris Povlsen.

The brothers said a few words about their childhood in DeKalb.

“I still love DeKalb,” said Ross James. “I loved growing up here.”

The DeKalb City Council next meets 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St.