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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 99 2025 The Fire Chief stated that Capital City Firefighters is an organization that they have belonged to since its inception in 1945, and the agreement has not been updated for more than 15 years. He noted the updates that were proposed and stated that several city attorneys have reviewed the document, as has the League of Minnesota Cities. He stated that even though the Fire Department is a private nonprofit, they are still requesting the City to approve the agreement. Kwapick recognized that the City has not acted on this agreement since 2005. The Fire Chief stated that the agreement also includes procedures for recouping costs in a large event that would proceed to the federal level. He did not anticipate additional changes being made in the near future. Miller recognized that this is a regional agreement and noted that the department recently assisted in Bemidji. The Fire Chief commented that State Statute allows statewide mutual aid. Miller asked and received confirmation that this agreement provides for mutual aid assistance between neighboring communities. Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-7-106 — APPROVING THE RECIPROCAL FIRE SER VICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CAPITAL CITY REGIONAL FIREFIGHTER "S ASSOCL4 TION AND LITTLE CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Gutierrez. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ADOPT 2025 RAMSEY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN The Fire Chief stated that the hazard mitigation plan is a federal requirement of the County. He stated that all municipalities have a common emergency plan, and this would address potential emergencies that communities could face. He stated that the. plan is developed with the assistance of a consultant and includes the emergency management personnel from each community. He stated that the plan is updated every five years. Mayor Fischer acknowledged that some of the references for the City have become outdated or will be with upcoming retirements. He noted that there are some open action items and asked how those are addressed. The Fire Chief stated that some cities have assigned work directions. He recognized that there has been a huge turnover in City staff for Little Canada, and in discussions with the City Administrator, they will work on updating the City's emergency operations plan. Mayor Fischer agreed that the City's plan is most likely in need of a refresh. He thanked the Fire Chief for representing the City in this effort.