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City Council Minutes September 13, 2004 Page 8 -----~~~--------------------- Councilmember Dietz stated that he felt dle liaison position will be very important and can offer some immediate feedback to the commissions. The Council felt ilie criteria set by staff for the joint meering was good. Councilmember Morin inquired as to what commissions were included. :tvIr. Klaers stated iliat staff included all of the groups (eight) that the council appoints. Councilmember Kuester felt there might be value in having this opportunity for the commissioners to ask each other questions. Councilmember Tveite stated that some groups are looking forward to having the interaction with each other. 5.7 Elk River Ambulance Discussion Fire Chief Bruce West provided an overview of the relationship between ilie City/Elk River Fire Department and ilie ambulance service and introduced Ambulance Coordinator Steve Dittbenner. Steve Dittbenner stated that expansion of ilie ambulance service has been a major topic of discussion over ilie last year and more so since the Fourili of July celebration. (At ilie July 4th event, there was at least one very public incident that, to many, showed the need for a second ambulance in ilie city.) Mr. Dittbenner indicated iliat ilie Ambulance Board will be approving a plan of action to address service needs in ilie Elk River area and iliat this plan will be activated by spni1g of 2005. It was noted that in addition to various scenarios for adding a second ambulance, iliat one of the oilier options is to take no action regarding adding a second ambulance. Steve reviewed three scenarios for adding a second truck as outlined in his August 3, 2004 memo with the City Council. It was noted iliat initially the second ambulance is proposed to be located at the fIre station at Jackson Avenue. The statistics in ilie August 3, 2004 memo were reviewed by Steve as it relates to ilie number of times when a second ambulance was needed and the cost/benefit of having a second ambulance. Staff concerns regarding a second ambulance were reviewed and the distinction between BLS and ALS was outlined. It was noted that a follow-up report will be provided to the City Council in late November or early December 2004. The City Council ilianked Mr. Dittbenner for ilie information and his presentation. 6. Other Business There was no Other Business. 7. Staff Updates In response to a question from ilie Mayor at ilie EDA meering, the City AdministIator noted that ilie GRE peaking plan proposal is still alive and being considered and discussed at ilie county level. A recommendation on this proposed plant is expected in ilie next few months. ------