03-23-1992 CC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

. . . City Council Minutes March 23, 1992 Page 4 Russ Anderson, Fire Chief, and Steve Ditthenner, Ambulance Coordinator, presented the Fi re Department annual report to the Ci ty Counci L Russ Anderson thanked the City Council for their involvement in the development of the Health Care Commission. Steve Dittbenner indicated that the Commission has met a couple of times and he is very pleased with the results of the Commission. Steve Dittbenner indicated that he is very comfortable with the City of Elk River's ambulance service at the present time. He stated that the City of Elk River has excellent coverage with the Elk River Ambulance Service and Health One working as a dual capacity. Steve Dittbenner explained that the main issue facing the Elk River Amhulance at the present time is interdepartmental commun j cation. He stated that he is in the pr'ocess of implementing a plan to address this issue. Russ Anderson indicated that there are currently openings on the Fire Department for fire fighters. He indicated that the Fire Department has received many applications anel wi 1 1 be reviewing the appl ications Rhortly. Russ Anelerson indicated that he would like the COllnci 1 to consieler arlrling a full time position in 199~ for truck maintenance anrl starting an inspection program for existing apartments and commercial property. The Fi re Chief i ndi caterl that fire calls and amhulance caUs were down in 1991. The City Council thanked the Fi re Chief and Ambulance Coordinator for their presentation. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AD.TOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:35 p.m. ~"Ub'itted' Sandra Thackeray City Clerk