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City Council Study Session Monday, April 16, 2007 Page 15 Mayor Klausing reminded Mr. Kysylyczyn that the Council wel- comed provision of background materials, asking questions and pro- viding comments; however, opined that neither staff or Councilmem- bers were being cross-examined and requested that Mr. Kysylyczyn discontinue his adversarial tone, noting that it did nothing to further discussion or allow the Council to move on with this topic, as well as other agenda items. Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that someone needed to take leadership re- sponsibility; and that "a study doesn't appropriate funds." Chief Gasaway responded to several of Mr. Kysylyczyn's comments, providing the December 2006 report on the mold conditions at Station # 1; along with defending the department's use of an internal strategic plan for day-to-day operations. Eric Hjelle, City of Maplewood resident and firefighter, and Ma- . plewood City Councilmember Mr. Hjelle disputed Fire Chief Gasaway's interpretation of the types of calls in 1977 compared to those in 2007; and opined that the study as presented was limited and further opined that the underlying com- ment and attitude of the study was insufficient to determine a future model for the department and City. Mr. Hjelle noted his observations were that the City was doing all the work, and Allina was collecting the money; and that the stresses on the department and individual fire- fighters were becoming detrimental. Chief Gasaway noted that he was defining for the City Council medi- cal calls for emergency or service as 9-1-1 calls. Chief Gasaway concurred that the City needed to look at the Fire Sta- tions holistically. Eugene Bahnemann, 2656 N Lexington Avenue No recorded comment. Recess Mayor Klausing recessed the meeting at 9:03 p.m. and reconvened at 9:08 p.m.