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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 16,2017 Page 5 Chief O'Neill agreed that construction had changed over the years and referenced videos available for citizens to be aware of and reaction times when depending on smoke detectors, as well as ensuring those alarms are operational, one of the dis- appointing and frustrating issues found in their department's experience. Mayor Roe noted improved building codes for new construction and materials, but suggested a particular Roseville challenge may be in its many older homes constructed during the 1940's or 1950's that may not have evolved with that code. Chief O'Neill agreed that there were many household chemicals and materials brought in (e.g. insulating foam and polyurethanes) that created additional heat in a room and atmosphere that created additional hazards to firefighters. Discussion ensued regarding the industry standards attempting to make those ma- terials safer, especially their secondary effects. Mayor Roe commended the department on their city-wide emergency drill done over a two-day period last year that he found fantastic, and proving the level of commitment of city employees. Mayor Roe personally vouched for the Emergen- cy Management Institute training offered in Emmitsburg, MD if and when oppor- tunities and/or funding become available again for participation, noting how help- ful he had found the process and networking with others from different parts of the country. Mayor Roe noted that previously Ramsey County Emergency Man- agement had a significant role in the planning and arrangements of that institute; and encouraged the city's participation as those opportunities came along in the future. Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment, with no one appearing to speak. 8. Approve Minutes 9. Approve Consent Agenda 10. Council& City Manager Communications,Reports, and Announcements City Manager Trudgeon reminded council members that he would be at the International City Manager's Association (ICMA) meeting and unavailable for the October 23, 2017 meeting. Also, depending on the action taken at the October 17, 2017 Economic Devel- opment Authority (EDA), Mr. Trudgeon anticipated the need to convene on October 23, 2017 for a brief EDA meeting for formal action. For the legislative agenda items scheduled for November 13, 2017, Councilmember Laliberte asked if staff planned to bring forward a resolution in support of pending state legislation for distiller liquor law revisions. Councilmember Laliberte reported on a re- cent event held at Bent Brewstillery with several legislators present to hear that perspec-