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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 14, 200 Page 13 Councilmember Pust opined that the staff memo didn't match the language of the proposed resolution, and needed additional revision; in addition to a clear under- standing of cur~ent state law regarding eminent domain, and spoke in support of further consideration. Councilmember Kough spoke in support of the project going forward; however, expressed concern on how best to proceed. After further discussion, the applicant, the City's legal counsel, and staff•were di- rected to clarify language of the resolution and provide additional information re- garding the time period, definition of blight, and any other pertinent information. Klausing moved, Pust seconded TABLING action, pending further information to be provided by the applicant and the City's legal counsel, through staff; for con- sideration of a resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain property for public use by right of eminent domain. ESyes: Pust; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: Kough and Ihlan. Roll Call b. Emergency Management Presentation by Krysta Reuter, Ramsey County Emergency Management/FIomeland Security Krysta Reuter, Assistant Director of Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (RCEMHS), provided an extensive presentation on the responsibilities and coordination of emergency preparedness and homeland secu- rity efforts for the county. Ms. Reuter provided information on training require- ments; and the assistance available and in process for all public safety agencies, including police, fire and EMS during responses, and volunteer organizations. Ms. Reuter provided an overview of extensive county-wide emergency operations plan; coordination efforts; incident management; resources; federal and state sup- port; and emergency service function. Ms. Reuter advised the City Council of municipal emergency management responsibilities and required training; and de- fined responsibilities, cooperation and autonomy. Also present to address the City's ongoing emergency operations training and fa- cilitation were City of Roseville Deputy Fire Chief Tim O'Neill and Police Ser- geant Matt Marshall. Ms. Reuter advised that county responsibilities were to perform the basics, advise and offer assistance to municipalities, and liaison with appropriate parties and co- ordinate federal and state resources.