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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes July 12, 1993 Page 4 Fire Inspection Russ Anderson, Fire Chief, requested the Council to consider the implementation of a fire prevention program. Russ Anderson explained the basics that would be involved in a fire safety and inspections program for apartment complexes and retail and industrial establishments. He indicated that the implementation of a program would require approximately 30 hours per week. Russ Anderson requested the Council to consider adding and hiring a full time position for this program. The Council discussed the possibilities of training existing firefighters to do these inspections. The Council also suggested that the fire chief start a program and inspect these buildings on a part time basis as time allowed. The Fire Chief was opposed to this as he stated he did not have enough time to implement a program of this size. He stated that he could not do arbitrary inspections, but would have to devise a plan which would include inspecting all businesses in the City. Councilmember Farber suggested that it would be best to have one person responsible for the inspections in order to maintain continuity and consistency. Discussion was also held regarding the inspection of existing residential homes, houses that are rented out, and apartment buildings. The Council discussed the idea of having one person conduct both fire and housing inspections. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that this would not be possible as fire inspections are completely different than uniform housing code or housing maintenance code inspections. No decision was made on housing inspections. The Council directed the Fire Chief to research the number of hours needed for both a full time and part time fire inspector. Street Department The City Administrator indicated that Phil Hals is requesting additional help to mow grass during the summer and plow snow in the winter. The Council discussed the options in Phil's memo (to Patrick Klaers) dated July 2, 1993. The City Administrator recommended that the Council consider hiring more summer help and then add another full time person in 1995. Discussion was held regarding the need for additional personnel during snowplowing season. The City Administrator indicated that the full impact of all of the new plats will not hit until 1995. The Council consented to hire additional summer help as needed and no other personnel at this time if the snowplowing is not affected.