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City Council Minutes January 3. 1983 Page Four Councilmember Gunkel indicated that if plowing the fire department building is a priority. what arrangements Were made to get the fire department personnel out of their homes to the fire trucks. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that a system of snow removal priorities should be defined in order to let people know what to expect. Mr. Darrell Mack indicated that the nursing home. Main Street. the clinics, and the Fire Department are the Number One priorities for snow plowing. The City Administrator indicated that there is a wide range of personnel in the emergency category. Mayor Hinkle suggested that the City have a civil defense organization for emergencies. Mr. Bill Dollansky questioned who marks fire hydrants. as he knocked Dne down with a plow. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the fire hydrants was the responsibility of the Elk River Utilities. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that the marking of the fire hydrants would be a good volunteer program for Boy Scouts or 4-H'ers. Discussion was carried on regarding the removal of the snow on the Old Highway 11101 Bridge. Councilmember Duitsman asked that the Street Department remove the snow from the sidewalk on the north. side of Main Street. Mr. Darrell Mack indicated that the Standard Station and the Conoco Station pushed the snow from. their parking lot onto the sidewalk. The City Administrator indicated that the City then hauls the snow away and bills the stations for snow removal. Further discussion was carried on regarding the issuing of parking tickets in the downtown area. The City Administrator indicated that parking tickets were not issued for parking in the downtown area other than for snow birds. 6. First Council Meeting Annual Business Mayor Hinkle indicated that in designating the Vice-Mayor. the City Council should consider the fact that the Vice-Mayor is often called upon to sign applications. checks and other related documents and therefore. it would be helpful that the Vice-Mayor be readily accessible during the City's business day. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he would be interested in the Vice-Mayor position but would not be readily accessible for signatures and therefore, would not be able to volunteer for that position. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he is availa- ble to the City staff during the City's business day and therefore. would be willing to serve as Vice-Mayor. Councilmember Gunkel nominated Councilmember Schuldt as Vice-Mayor. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO ELECT COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT AS VICE-MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1983. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council must designate the City's official newspaper for calendar year 1983. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO DESIGNATE THE ELK RIVER STAR NEWS AS THE CITY'S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.