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City Council Minutes Page 3 <br /> April 1,2013 <br /> 6.1 Proclamation:Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service <br /> Mayor Dietz read the proclamation stating April 9,2013,as National Service Recognition <br /> Day,encouraging residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our city, <br /> thanking those who serve, and encouraged people to find ways to give back to their <br /> communities. Charlotte Strei from RSVP,along with volunteers from The Volunteer Bridge, <br /> were present in support of this proclamation. <br /> 7. Public Hearings <br /> There were no public hearings. <br /> 8.1 Review Proposed Ordinance Change for Fire Department <br /> Chief Cunningham presented the staff report.He noted he's worked with Counselor Beck to <br /> revise the proposed ordinance with changes brought forward as a result from the recently <br /> approved strategic plan.These changes would modernize the department by bringing it in <br /> line with industry best practices,current state laws,and standards that are recognized within <br /> the industry. Chief Cunningham would bring these ordinance changes back to the Council at <br /> a future meeting for formal adoption. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked what would happen to the current bylaws in place. <br /> Chief Cunningham stated a transition period would be used in order to allow for a smooth <br /> transition from bylaws to the use of policies and procedures and the personnel policy <br /> manual to oversee the department. <br /> 8.2 Discuss Work Session Agendas <br /> Mr. Portner presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked about the status of the franchise fee discussion. <br /> Mr. Portner stated a complete review would be held soon at a future regular council meeting. <br /> Staff is continuing to respond to residents'questions from mailings and website postings. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard asked the status of the Nature's Dry Cleaning project. <br /> Mr. Portner stated he would receive an update from Jeremy Barnhart on this item and this <br /> would be added to the April 8 work session. <br /> 9. Announcements <br /> Mr. Portner reported he and City Engineer Justin Femrite met in Ramsey earlier in the day <br /> with Senator Al Franken and some of his staff to discuss area transportation issues.Also in <br /> attendance were representatives from Anoka and Sherburne counties;board members, <br /> mayors, and city administrators,as well as former state commissioner of transportation <br /> Elwyn Tinklenberg.Those in attendance outlined the area traffic issues and discussed future <br /> plans for the I-94—Highway 10 corridor.He stated Senator Franken is a strong supporter of <br /> the area's transportation needs and he will continue to provide updates on future <br /> transportation plans and funding. <br />