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DRAFT Special City Council Work Plan Meeting 1 Monday, February 7,2011 Page 8 a. Questions and Clarifications At this point, Mayor Roe led a discussion of staff's written comments and "Must Do's" and "Ought To Do's" for those items needing any clarification and to de- termine those similar or related items that could be consolidated. Discussion included clarification of advisory commissions related to the Fire and Police Departments, with neither having advisory commissions, but the Police Department having the Police Civil Service Commission in accordance with State Statute and for use in hiring and firing and other employee relations issues; satis- faction of the Police and Fire Departments with the current consolidated Ramsey County Dispatch services; limitations for any Fire Department EMS service area expansion due to Public Service Areas defined by the legislature and assigned to various organizations; and recognizing the uniqueness of each community and their emergency services needs and response times. Mayor Roe noted that he and City Manager Malinen had attended meetings of several multi-city organizations, and that a recurring theme in those discussions was emphasis on shared services, including directives to pursue shared services that are coming from the state legislature, which may mean that our neighboring cities may be more open to such opportunities than in the past. Further discussion included revolving funds for vehicle replacement and needed increases, with the Police Department vehicle fund back on track. Councilmember McGehee requested additional discussion time with staff outside the meeting on restructuring among and within departments. Mr. Trudgeon opined that considering the Twin Lakes regulating map discussion before discussions on other items related to Twin Lakes redevelopment policies was premature. Mayor Roe noted that this item was scheduled on the February 14, 2011 regular meeting agenda. Councilmember consensus was that additional discussion was preferred to define those "Must Do"and "Ought to Do" items presented by staff and by department from the previous Work Plan meeting to allow for those items requiring more in- teraction with the City Council for decision-making and those staff driven. b. Consolidation of Similar or Related Items/Prioritization Discussion Public Works Department"Must Do's" (Attachment 3.a from January 31, 2011 meeting) Councilmember Willmus sought clarification and Public Works Director Duane Schwartz provided additional information on those items identified as mandates for 2011 and 2012 and potential impacts or consequences if the City did not par- ticipate in those mandates in accordance with federal and/or state law; other agen-