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COUNCIL MEETING <br />March 10, 1986 <br />Page Two <br />Mr. Benjamin told the Council that the depreciation issue has been <br />settled and a financial report will be prepared by the end of March. <br />An audit can then be completed. <br />Mr. Andy Neal has been appointed by this Council as Lino Lakes' <br />second fire commissioner. Mr. Benjamin said that he was an excel- <br />lent choice and is giving the Commission some fresh new ideas. <br />Mr. Benjamin has gone over protocol with both Lino Lakes' Chief of <br />Police and Circle Pines' Chief of Police regarding medical calls <br />and feels this problem will be worked out by the Police Chiefs. <br />There has been criticism by She volunteer fire fighters in that <br />they feel the organization is being run like a military organiza- <br />tion. Mr.Benjamin felt that since these persons are volunteers <br />they should be allowed some flexibility. <br />Mr. Bohjanen noted that as far as the problem with too many people <br />at the scene of a medical, he felt it was better to have too many <br />than not enough. <br />Mr. Reinert referred to a recent newspaper item regarding costs of <br />the fire district and asked for Mr. Benjamin's comments on this <br />item. Mr. Benjamin said since 1985 was the first year of operation, <br />there is nothing to compare their costs to. However, he said both <br />Centerville and Circle Pines will see decreased costs in 1986. In <br />addition costs are now being isolated and a truer picture is coming <br />forth. <br />Mr. Bisel said he has visited the fire fighting facilities and was <br />very impressed with the operation and speed of the department. <br />Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Benjamin for coming this evening. <br />CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING GAS UTILITY CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVES <br />Mr. Marier moved to appoint Alfred Ross as a citizen representative <br />because he meets the criteria as set out by Mr. Schumacher's memo- <br />randum of March 4, 1986. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. <br />Mayor Benson said he had received an inquiry from Ms. Julie LeBlond <br />who is interested in sitting on this committee. <br />Voting on the motion, motion carried with Mr. Bohjanen voting no. <br />Mr. Reinert moved to appoint Ms. Julie LeBlond as a citizen represen- <br />tative. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />1 <br />1 <br />