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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 28, 2014 Smiley reported that Fire Department key box thefts have tapered off in the Metro area. Smiley noted that this has been a huge issue across the country, He reported that the City's Fire Marshal has been working diligently on this issue, The City Administrator reported that the City has purchased new locks, and that the multi -family buildings in the City have been rekeyed, He further pointed out that there may be no need for the boxes on buildings without alarm systems. The owners of these buildings will be contacted to determine whether or not they want to retain the key box. The Administrator reported that the Fire Marshal is also working with two lock box companies on this issue. Other Locks are also being evaluated, Morelan noted the increasing railroad traffic in the City has the potential. to impact the Fire Department from an emergency response standpoint, Morelan reported, however, that it is his understanding that most of the oil ears going north are empty, Blesener reported that he and the City Administrator niet with representatives of Canadian Pacific (CP) who indicated that they have a training program for local fire departments. Morelan indicated that both CP and Burlington Northern (BWSF) have training programs. He indicated that the Fire Department will eheck into these programs, Moreton noted that any hazmat response would come from. the City of St. Paul, but Little Canada would have to fight the fire. Smiley reported that the State is collecting a surcharge to be used 'for training purposes,. and these dollars are being distributed by the State Fire Marshal's Office, Blesener then updated the Fire Department on the fact that the State bonding bill contained fundingfor the Cities of Littte Canada and Shoreview to move 'forward with rail crossing improvements. so that quiet zones can be established. There was discussion about trains 'blocking crossings and the impaet that this has on responsetimes for the Fire Department, Sheriffs- Department, and Allina. It was noted that County Road C and. Viking Drive have overhead erossings„ thuscan. be used for alternative access points. Smiley reported that the City's temporary contract with the Little Canada Fire Department expires on June 30ffi, and the Fire Department would prefer not to sign another temporary contract extension., The City Administrator apologized for the delay in. putting together his lire Relief Benefit Report, and indicated that he would. get this done, The Administrator asked the Fire Department for a list of dates that they would be available for a workshop meeting. Smil.ey noted previous meetings that were held relative to Fire Department strategic planning, and suggested that these meetings be resumed, Tim Boss noted that one issue for discussion, is the Net that twofire trucks need replacement — one is scheduled for 2017 and the other a year or two 4