CC 02-28-2000 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 28, 2000 3 Councilmember Grant stated he talked with Mr. Lynch about Item 4C and wanted to note the City may elect to put the existing backhoe up for sale in the auction. Mayor Probst asked if this would change the action. Councilmember Grant stated be is unsure. Mr. Lynch stated the primary request is the purcbase of the backhoe wbich is not contingent upon the resale of tbe existing backhoe owned by the City. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Lake Johanna V olnntecr Fire Department, Introduction of Fire Chief Dave Schreier, and Station No.1 Chief, Scott Brandt Mr. Lyncb stated he had invited the Fire Chief and Station #1 Fire Chiefto attend the meeting tonight. He noted the Fire Department has given the Council tbe 1999 year end report and asked if the Council had any questions regarding tbat report. Dave Schreier, Fire Chief, introduced himself as a six-year member of tbe Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department and newly elected Chief, and thanked the Mayor and Council for inviting them to the meeting tonight. He apologized for not requesting this introduction sooner but explained that they have been busy catching up on things. He introduced Tim Boeblke as tbe new Deputy Chief and Scott Brandt as tbe newly elected Station #1 Fire Chief. Fire Cbief Schreier noted that Mr. Brandt has served on the Fire staff for approximately eleven years. Fire Cbief Schreier stated he believed that communications have improved and it has been a pleasure for the Fire Board to work with City staff. Deputy Chief Boehlke stated he looks forward to working with the Fire Board and City of Arden Hills, and bopes they can improve on communications. Station # 1 Fire Chief Brandt stated that while he is new to this position, he believes he has two of the best to teach him what to do. Mayor Probst stated he talked with Fire Cbief Schreier about the 1999 year end report which noted a significant change in response time. Fire Chief Scbreier agreed that the response time appeared to have increased. He explained that last year, the Fire Department initiated a routine response process. If a fire call is received but tbere is no indication of smoke or fire or possibly not a true emergency, tbe Fire Department runs routine instead ofwitb lights and siren. Fire Chief Schreier stated tbis routine response process is being used in the concern of public safety, whicb means a slower response time.