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City Council Minutes Page 2 March 11, 2002 Award. Mayor Kdinzing awarded the proclamation to Lauren Sivula proclaiming March 11, 2002, as Lauren Sixrula Day. 5.2. Presentation of Life Saving Award to Andy Fjerstad Assistant Police Chief Beahen explained that Andy Fjerstad, a 16 year old, administered the Hem[ich maneuver to Chad Ploeger, while working at Applebees, thereby saving the victim's hfe. Andy Fjerstad was awarded a medal and a commendation for his quick, lifesaving action on February 8, 2002. 5.3. Consider Resolution Initiating Process for Consideration of Development Project ~ublic Safety. Building) Finance Director Lori Johnson indicated that plans are proceeding for the construction of a public safety facility and the relocation of Elk River Municipal Utilities to City Hall. She noted that the City has proposed financing the buildings with lease revenue bonds issued by the Economic Development Authority. Lori explained the steps and official action items required for the financing process. She indicated that the EDA has adopted a resolution initiating the process for consideration of the development project and setting its public hearing for April 8, 2002. She requested the Council to adopt a similar resolution to initiate the process and to set its public hearing date for April 8, 2002. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-14 INITIATING PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Tobacco Policy Update The City Administrator discussed the issue of making all city vehicles tobacco free. He reviewed the existing policy, which indicates that all City facilities are smoke and tobacco free. He noted that the policy also calls for vehicles to be tobacco free, however if all employees who use or occupy one vehicle agree, then the vehicle can be designated as a smoking vehicle. Following discussion of the issue it was the consensus of the Council to have a completely smoke-free policy. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO STRIKE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES UNDER THE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE POLICY OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY. "IF A VEHICLE IS ASSIGNED EXCLUSIVELY TO ONE EMPLOYEE, THE VEHICLE MAY BE DESIGNATED AS A SMOKING/TOBACCO VEHICLE ONLY IF ALL EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE REQUIRED TO USE OR OCCUPY THE VEHICLE AGREE. IN THE EVENT THAT NON-SMOKERS CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE DESIGNATED AS NON-SMOKING." COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.