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City CouncillFire Department Work Session May 9, 1994 Page 2 e then this Fire Marshal position could help in the administrative responsibilities of the Fire Department. Fire Chief Russ Anderson expressed his feelings that the City was ready for a full time Fire Chief and a full time Marshal and that the work load merits these two positions. Russ also indicated that, from his pOint of view, the number one inspection priority is the apartment complexes. The Fire Department as a group was adamant that the Chief has responsibility for all things related to the fire inspection program and that the Marshal should report directly to that position. Also, the Department was adamant that the Fire Chief position, whether a volunteer position or 0 full time position, should be filled from within the Department. Discussion took place regarding whether or not a full time Chief vacant position must be advertised and, regardless of whether the position is advertised, how the City responds if it receives applications for the position from outside the Elk River Fire Department (Le., Fire Department employees from suburban communities). Assistant Chief Nystrom indicated that the Department would be ready to make a recommendation to the Council in June on their desires for the Fire Chief position and the inspections program and on the goals of the Fire Department for the next few years. e The Council indicated its desire to have some priorities on the options presented by the Department as it may not be possible to meet all of the goals of the Fire Department at the present time. The prioritizing of the options will help the Council understand what are the ultimate goals and how it can move forward to achieve those goals. At this time (6:50 p.m.), the City Council recessed and indicated that it would reconvene at the Elk River City Hall to do a few brief "Other Business" items. ----------------------------------.----------------------------------------..--------- At 7:05 p.m. the City Council meeting reconvened at Elk River City Hall. 3. Other Business The City Administrator requested permission from the City Council to hire a Receptionist intern, Kristy Mansfield, who currently attends Elk River Senior High and a local Junior College. The Administrator indicated he would like to pay Kristy the minimum wage and, when appropriate, adjust this pay to $6.00 per hour based on her work performance. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE HIRING KRISTY MANSFIELD STARTING AT MINIMUM WAGE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e The City Administrator provided a handout to the Council on the results of the Wage Incentive Plan (WIP) tests. According to the memo from the Chief of