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• <br />• <br /> <br />CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS <br />COUNCIL. MINUTES <br />January 7, 2004 <br />Mayor Gehrz convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 PM. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Sue Gehrz, Council members Laura Kuettel, Robert Lamb, Peter Lindstrom <br />and Richard Talbot <br />Also present: City Administrator Heather Worthington, City Attorney Matthew Foli <br />and Deputy Clerk Mary Shea Kodluboy <br />COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no commentary from the audience. <br />PRESENTATION: <br />Introduction of City's Second CERT Team <br />Mayor Gehrz said that in the event of any kind of disaster in the community, people want to help <br />their families, co-workers and neighbors. The Community Emergency Response Team or CERT <br />training teaches volunteers how to help, safely and effectively, before the professional <br />emergency responders get to the scene. The CERT training consists of seven 3-hour classes, <br />which include fire suppression, medical triage, light search and rescue, organizing and <br />communicating during a disaster, and a practice disaster simulation exercise. The City has been <br />able to offer this training because of the dedication of its volunteer trainers, the support of the <br />Fire Department, and the funds provided by the State and Federal government, supplemented by <br />donations from participating local businesses and CERT trainees. Each graduate is given a kit <br />containing search and rescue equipment and supplies so they are ready and able to respond when <br />needed. <br />In August 2003, fifteen volunteers graduated from the first Falcon Heights CERT training. This <br />evening, the City Council is pleased to recognize 21 graduates from the second CERT training <br />offered in Falcon Heights. The City Council would also like to show appreciation to the <br />fantastic training team: Lead CERT Trainer, Captain Dan Johnson-Powers, Falcon Heights Fire <br />Department, Co-CERT Trainer and Chair of the Falcon Heights Neighborhood Commission <br />Kris Grangaard, and Andy Schippel and Brad Rezny, members of the Falcon Heights Fire <br />Department. <br />A short slide show was presented that highlighted the final CERT exercise held on December 8. <br />Mayor Gehrz and Captain Dan Johnson-Powers then presented CERT pins and diplomas to the <br />21 graduates, as outlined below: <br />Melissa Alfonse, Twin City Co-ops <br />Greg Anderson, Folwell Avenue <br />Roger Gaspers, Moore Street <br />John DeBettignies, Twin City Co-ops <br />Jim Evans, Fry Street <br />Cindy Hartley, Twin City Co-ops <br />Cynthia Hobbie, Folwell Avenue <br />Russell Hobbie, Folwell Avenue <br />