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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JUNE 11, 2008 <br />FIRE The City Administrator reported that it is with mixed emotions that he <br />MARSHAL announces Duane Williams intent to retire as the City's Fire Marshal. <br />RETIREMENT The Administrator reported that until Williams started as Fire Marshal, the <br />City had virtually no pro-active fire inspection program. Williams has <br />done a great job for the City over his tenure that began in 1995. The <br />Administrator stated that the City owes Williams a great debt of gratitude. <br />He noted that Williams is very well respected by the business community <br />in the City. The Administrator wished Duane Williams and his family a <br />happy and enjoyable retirement. <br />FIRE As was discussed at a recent workshop with the Fire Department, Blesener <br />DEPARTMENT suggested that a committee representing the Fire Department and the City <br />COMMITTEE Council be formed to review some of the issues raised at that workshop. <br />These include ambulance service within the City, the Fire Department's <br />response to certain types of calls generated by Allina, capital <br />improvements, and the potential acquisition of adjacent property to the <br />Fire Station. <br />By consensus of the Council, Blesener and Allan were appointed as the <br />Council representatives to the committee. <br />GOOSE The City Administrator reported that it appears that the goose population <br />CONTROL in the City is on the increase, and he noted that the City has received a <br />number of calls relative to this problem. The Administrator pointed out <br />that Dr. Cooper has retired; however, there is a new person who has taken <br />over for him in administering the goose control program. The <br />Administrator asked whether the Council was in support of goose removal <br />in key areas of the City for 2008 as has been done in the past. <br />Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOLUTIONNO.2008-6-151-AUTHORIZING THE CITY <br />ADMINISTRATOR TO CONTRACT FOR GOOSE CONTROL <br />SERVICES FOR 2008 SIMILAR TO PAST PROGRAMS <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. <br />Ayes (5). <br />Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />