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City Council Minutes March 28, 1994 Page 6 e River Ambulance Service will be realizing its own debt. He stated that, in the past, Mercy Hospital handled the billing for Elk River Ambulance. Steve Dittbenner discussed the possibility ofEMT-I Service through the Elk River Ambulance. Mary Jo Swanson stated that the Health Care Commission is planning a retreat on May 5th at Mercy Hospital from 6:00 to 8:30 to discuss some strategic planning for the Elk River Ambulance. She stated that one of the issues to be discussed will be EMT-I Service. She explained that a person who is licensed as an EMT-I, has the authority to insert an IV, but does not have the authority to issue any medication into the IV. She stated that the Commission must decide whether or not this is an important issue for the Elk River Ambulance. Mary Jo Swanson also stated that the issue the Health Care Commission is dealing with now is, "what exactly does the Elk River Community want and need from the ambulance service and what type of service can be provided." Mary Jo Swanson invited the Council to attend the retreat. e 6.3. Fire Department Annual Report Russ Anderson, Fire Chief, reviewed the 1993 Fire Department Annual Report. Russ Anderson reviewed the number of fIre calls made in 1993 versus 1992. Mayor Duitsman suggested input from the Fire Department regarding the re-structuring of the organization due to the Fire Chiefs retirement. Russ Anderson indicated that this issue would be discussed by the Fire Department. The Mayor suggested that following the Fire Departments discussion, a work session be held with the City Council and the Fire Department to review the issue. Mayor Duitsman discussed the. situation between Elk River and Otsego. He stated that as the City of Elk River grows, a decision should be made to either consolidate the Fire Department with Otsego and Elk River so as to receive assistance in payment of capital equipment for the Fire Department, or for Elk River to cover only its own city. e Discussion was held regarding funding of the 1971 pumper. It was noted that a new pumper will be needed within the next three to fIve years.