2020-05-27 Council WS & Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 27, 2020 Loved asked to review some of the emails and am aware and agree table existing business satisfied and agreement shared land usage. Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Koski to Table Consent th Agenda, Item #7 - Revised CUP, Centerville Mini-Storage – 6965 – 20 Avenue South Until such Time as an Equitable Agreement has Been Reached by the Parties Involved. A roll-call vote was taken. Mayor Love and Council Members Koski, Lakso, Montain & Wilharber voted in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Resolution 20-0XX Ambulance Service Provider Administrator Statz stated that Council heard from both providers vetting for the opportunity with one continuing within the community and the other being new to the community. He stated that Council heard from both the Police Chief and the Fire Chief and they recommended M Health as the chosen provider. He stated that we are fortunate to have a choice and he feels that both providers are professional and reputable. He stated that the City has been satisfied with the services offered by Allina. However, M Health has agreed to house an ambulance at the Centerville Fire Department which would allow a shorter response times. He also stated that he forwarded questions and authority to make decisions to the EMRB. He stated that their response was in the packet for review. Administrator Statz also stated that at a later date the City could chose an alternate candidate or go back to a previous provider. Council Member Lakso stated that it would be a difficult decision for Council, she was glad that Staff forwarded a recommendation and felt there were two capable options available to the City. Council Member Montain concurred but stated that he felt that the current provider was the most capable (North Memorial/Allina). He stated that he wanted Council to consider that housing an ambulance would incur expenses that would exceed the amount to be offset by a lease agreement. He also felt that because a provider may house an ambulance at the fire hall they maybe rotating ambulances at the times calls come in for service. He had concern that M Health was not consistent in working with Anoka County Communications, felt that the presentation that was provided by Allina was well-put together and their working history with Departments stands with service expectations. Council Member Koski stated that it was nice to have a choice. Council Member Wilharber had concerns that Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino were all utilizing Allina and there would be a lack of cohesiveness. It was stated that Circle Pines and Lexington do not have the opportunity to choose who their provider is. Mayor Love stated that he felt that Allina’s presentation was complete, he had concerns for continuity between the neighboring cities and communications system. He also stated that he had concerns regarding M Health and their ability to meet call expectations regarding response times but also appreciated the ability of having an ambulance at the fire hall. He did stated that he was surprised by the recommendation from Staff. Chief Coan stated that all attributes of the providers were taken into consideration including the close proximity of their EMS Health Supervisor and other employed Staff members of the vetting agencies. He stated that Allina is a great organization and the City has received excellent service from them. He stated that he felt that the ambulance being housed in Centerville was M Health’s edge. Page 6 of 11