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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -4- March 26, 2003 Consideration of a Joint Powers Agreement for participation Suburban Ramsey County Hazardous Materials Team/Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle (continued) Council member Lamb said that he thinks this is a very good idea. Who will represent the City on the Operations Committee? Is there value in soliciting Lauderdale into this? Administrator Worthington said the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief will represent the City. Lauderdale can be brought into the agreement, although they are covered through an agreement they have with Falcon Heights for fire protection services. Council member Lindstrom asked what the University of Minnesota does regarding hazardous material. Administrator Worthington said the University contracts with Saint Paul, who has two teams. The State regional team is also located in Saint Paul. This team would also be called in under the mutual aid agreement. Council member Kuettel said that she sees pluses all the way around. The training opportunities that will be provided will make our Fire Department all that much more attractive to new members. Council member Talbot asked who responds now. What happens if funding goes south? What is the projected cost of the vehicle? This sounds like a good plan to him. Administrator Worthington said that at this time the Fire Chief requests assistance from the regional team in Saint Paul. The funding is assured from the Federal government and has been paid out to the State. There would be no adverse impact on the basic training budget. The last truck purchased cost about $207,000. The cost will probably be apportioned according to population. There will be capital planning for the next 3-5 years, with 2006 being the earliest purchase date. Mayor Gehrz said the joint powers agreement is very detailed. This is something that will be used for all kinds of things. Chemicals are chemicals. She doesn't see our society becoming less dependent. Kuettel moved approval of the Joint Powers Agreement for participation in the Suburban Ramsey County Hazardous Materials Team/Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle. The motion was unanimously approved. Consideration of participation in the Citizen Observer Program Mayor Gehrz said that for many years the Neighborhood Block Captains, individual residents, city council and staff have wanted to use e-mail as a rapid and cost-effective tool for crime alerts and/or notification of upcoming city events. CitizenObserver.com, Inc. is a St Paul company that can enable the City to provide that new service to our residents. 4