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Request for Action <br />To <br />Item Number <br />Mayor and City Council <br />4.3 <br />Agenda Section <br />Meeting Date <br />Prepared by <br />Consent Agenda <br />December 4, 2023 <br />Mark Dickinson, Fire Chief <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />Perform Training in Donated House with Intent to <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br />Live Burn <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, the fire department to conduct live training until March of 2024, at which time there will be a <br />live burn conducted at 19101 Jackson Avenue. <br />Background/Discussion <br />Anne Marie Ross Dickenson has donated the residence located at 19101 Jackson Avenue, for the use of fire and <br />police training with live burn training to be conducted in March of 2024. This generous donation of the structure <br />will allow Elk River Fire, Elk River Police, and several law enforcement agencies to conduct training needed to <br />enhance the skills needed to perform their duties. <br />The homeowner has completed the required paperwork that we have from the state, MPCA and DNR. This is a <br />donation for us to train in and we are covered by insurance. We will ensure all the requirements are met before <br />burning (utility shut off, abatement, etc.). All the documents required to confirm her ability to donate the <br />property for training purposes are on file with the Elk River Fire Department. Once the training is finished, Ms. <br />Dickenson regains responsibility of the structure. <br />Performing live fire training is essential to firefighter development and safety and will enhance the response <br />capabilities of the fire department for the community. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Elk River value statement <br />Attachments <br />■ Burn Contract <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pi ospei ly. <br />M <br />TUREJ <br />Updated: Januag 2023 <br />