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City Council Regular Meeting - 11/08/04 Minutes - Page 12 Finance Director Miller responded that the original fund source was excess funds, prior to legislation changes, from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts. Mr. Kysylyczyn sought further clarification as to whether the 2004 Budget, and the proposed 2005 Budget included a projected loss. Finance Director Miller responded that both respective budgets provided for an annual loss at an amount estimated at $100,000 from specific property tax dollars associated with the operation of the skating center. Maschka moved, Schroeder seconded, adopted Resolution No. 10257 entitled, "Resolution Approving a Plan to Forgive the Internal Loan Made to the Parks and Recreation Fund; and Eliminate the Parks Infrastructure Maintenance Fund." Roll Call Ayes: Schroeder, Kough, Maschka, Ihlan and Klausing. Nays: None. 3.i Approve Allina Contract to do First Responder EMT Training City Manager Beets provided background information on this Request for Council Action. Mr. Beets noted that Fire Department First Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT' s) were required to take continuing education classes and pass a recertification examination every two years; and further noted that the Fire Department had historically reduced the cost of training through outside agencies. Mr. Beets advised that this year, a bid had been received from Allina that reduced the cost of training; and that Allina would provide medical direction for Fire Department personnel in addition to their medical training. Councilmember Schroeder sought clarification regarding the differentiation for EMT or First Responder training, and whether First Responder was sufficient, rather than the Allina Contract First Responder EMT Training