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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 16, 2014 Page 5 Councilmember Willmus shared concerns with the length of shifts; and asked that it be formally addressed in the agreement; questioning how old the students were and how it was determined by the School District and/or Fire Department if and when students were eligible for ride-alongs. Chief Peterson stated that it was his understanding that the students were high school seniors. Councilmember Etten suggested that, if not with the Roseville EMT, these stu- dents would ride along with Allina or other agencies to obtain this work experi- ence. Councilmember Etten advised that this program was in force when he went to Irondale; and currently several of his students were involved in this EMT train- ing. Councilmember Etten advised that these students were career-focused and mature young people, and noted that this was a rigorous program. Given his per- sonal connection as a teacher to some of those students coming through the pro- gram, Councilmember Etten opined that that these students were excellent people for involvement in the Roseville community. Councilmember McGehee thanked Councilmember Etten for that insight, which she had not found through the meeting packet materials; and given that it was sen- iors involved in this two-year program made a significant difference in how she viewed the opportunity. Councilmember McGehee opined that such information would have been useful to include in the meeting materials to avoid further ques- tions. Councilmember McGehee expressed her concerns with the length of the shifts as well; and asked that it be addressed. While still troubled with the one- year notice requirement, Councilmember McGehee noted the rationale in an edu- cational institution not wanting less than a year's notice; but if something cata- strophic happened or the program was not working out, suggested an opt-out clause of less than a year. Chief Peterson noted that, if the program were found not to be working, the City could just stop scheduling the ride-alongs. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, City Attorney Gaughan clarified that, if the agreement didn't provide for a unilateral termination, the City would need to abide by its responsibilities; noting that with the relationship of the parties, it could be a mutual understanding on winding down the program. At the request of Mayor Roe on timing of the contract, City Attorney Gaughan advised that there was nothing defined, but there was no reason both parties couldn't mutually agree to terminate the agreement. Councilmember Willmus stated that he preferred that the agreement be revised to reflect the reduced shifts; and suggested the agreement be returned for a future meeting after revision.