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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 26, 2011 Page 33 Discussion included 24/7 staffing with scheduling done based on seniority on an annual basis with shifts traded during the year depending on individual needs and family commitments; minimum of four(4)people on staff at all times, and at least 99% of the time a total of five (5)people available. Councilmember Johnson opined that this was the reason the single station model worked, since in the past there were three (3) stations to react, but now only one fully-staffed station with staff readily available to respond. Councilmember Johnson opined that this reorganization was a great idea, and commended Chief O'Neill on his great work; and further opined that he was a huge asset to this community; and thanked him on behalf of the community for his efforts to save taxpayer monies. Councilmember Pust further opined that she was pleased to be able to rely on the information provided by Chief O'Neill, al- ways trusting that information. At the request of Mayor Roe as to whether these positions would come back to the City Council for action; City Manager Malinen advised that they would re- quire City Council action, since the Battalion Chiefs were new job classifications. Chief O'Neill advised that it was staff's intent to return to the City Council at their October 10, 2011 meeting for formal action. 14. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Malinen reviewed upcoming agenda items. 15. Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings a. Councilmember McGehee Request Mayor Roe asked that those involved in developing the format and content meet with City Manager Malinen before this item returned to the City Council to en- sure everyone was in agreement. 16. Adjourn Johnson moved, Willmus seconded, adjournment of the meeting at approximately 9:45 p.m.