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City Council Minutes January 3, 1984 Page Four ~ Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt the proposed Telecon '84 Conference would be very beneficial to the City of Elk River. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt the conference would expose the City staff to outside information not necessarily available by any other means. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he could not see the value in authorizing a staff member to attend the conference, as he felt most of the information would be provided in written form. Mayor Hinkle indicated that it was his understanding that much of the conference would provide for two-way conversation and therefore, would provide exposure to attendees beyond what could be read in printed material. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt there were many areas that the City of Elk River could use help, specifically, senior citizen issues, therefore, she felt the conference would be worthwhile. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ATTEND THE TELECON '84 CONFERENCE IN ANOKA. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN OPPOSED. 12~. Fire Numbers Councilmember Engstrom indicated that residents in the Greenhead Acres 3rd Addition expressed their concerns of the Fire Department or Police Department's ability to find the rural residents by address and suggested that the City Council discuss the issue of fire numbers for all rural residents. Discussion was carried on regarding other rural communities and whether they use fire numbers. Police Chief, Tom Zerwas, indicated that the City's ordinance encourages house numbers but many of the rural area residents do not put their house numbers on their homes. Mr. Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that the 1983 Building Code states that all homes must post their house numbers. Mr. Breezee indicated that he does tell every homeowner on the final inspection that they must have a house number on their house. General discussion was carried on regarding the routing of the Fire Department through the dispatcher's office. Mr. Tom Zerwas indicated that the Police Depart- ment is generally the first ones at a fire and can direct the Fire Department to the proper location. Tom Zerwas further indicated that when the 911 emergency number is in effect for Elk River, it will solve those kinds of address problems, as when the call comes in, the address will automatically be printed on the screen. Further discussion was carried on regarding addresses at driveway entrances, as many homes in the Elk River area have a long driveway and many trees and the house is not visible from the road. Discussion was also carried on regarding responsibility of sending a letter to all residents informing them of the City Code regarding an address posted on their residence. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City staff discuss with the Fire Chief various options to notify the residents of the importance of addresses posted on their homes or property for an emergency.