CC_Minutes_2023_0320 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 20, 2023 Page 4 Councilmember Strahan appreciated all of the things said and thought that although the Council allotted fifty thousand dollars, sixty thousand dollars in the greater scheme of things is not much. If the City had five times the applicants, the City would be in a different position but she was appreciative that the City is able to offer support to all six organizations and she supported that. Roll Call Ayes: Etten, Groff, Strahan, and Roe. Nays: None c. Fire Department Presentation and Update Fire Chief David Brosnahan briefly highlighted this item as detailed in the Request for Council Action and related attachments dated March 20, 2023. Councilmember Strahan noted that Fridley and St. Anthony Village indicate inspections of units up to three and currently Roseville only does properties with five units and above. She wondered if there would be any possibility that the Fire Department would lower the threshold with the addition of the Battalion Chief Shift Supervisor position, if it were to go through. Chief Brosnahan stated potentially, he thought it was a Council decision to come up with. He thought this position gave them foundation to begin the conversation and that this position gives them foundation to build off of if they were to look at other forms of rental licensing, such as single family. He knew that had come up amongst the Council,not saying that this person could handle all of that because it is significant. But, this might be the first person to at least be the supervisory role of a group of three or four people as they build into a licensing program like that. He was not against changing it to three or four units. Chief Brosnahan continued with his presentation on ALS First Response and medication delivery. Mayor Roe indicated because of the nature of this being a controlled substance and pain management being a fairly sensitive medical issue,he wondered if those decisions are made in conjunction with advisors on each call and each case or is that something that is at the discretion of the responding individual. Chief Brosnahan explained it is at the discretion of a responding individual and it is through their protocols which are peer reviewed by their medical directors. Mayor Roe asked if it was based on looking at the individuals medical situation and understanding to the extent that they can review any medical history, which can impact those decisions.