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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13,1995 Council Member Neal asked why the Wyoming area was selected for the new hospital facility. Mr. Wordelman explained the process and noted that this site was selected because of its size and because it has very good access to the entire region. Cost was also a very important factor. Many studies were completed before the site was selected. Ms. Carlson said that there seems to be a tendency for people in this area to travel to the south for health care. She felt it is important to have a clinic in Lino Lakes to connect the people with their doctors and with quality health care. A complete regional health care system is being developed, not just a hospital. Mr. Wordelman explained that there is currently hospital legislation that restricts any organizations ability to build a new hospital or to relocate an existing hospital. This legislation contains mileage limitations and in this case, Fairview was restricted from building a new facility farther than ten (10) miles from Chisago or five (5) miles from Forest Lake. This limited site selection. Mr. Wordelman also explained that the delivery of health care is continuing to be shifted away from inpatient to outpatient care. As technology continues to developed, much of the care that was traditionally delivered in a hospital setting will be delivered to a home or clinic setting. Mr. Wordelman said he felt the location of health ambulatory sites and clinics are going to be more important to delivering health care to the people than an actual inpatient facility. Mr. Wordelman noted that the District Memorial Hospital in Forest Lake will continue to deliver some type of health care service. At this time, use of the facility has not been determined. He also noted that the use of the Chisago Lakes Hospital has not been determined. Mayor Reinert thanked Ms. Carlson and Mr. Wordelman for updating the City Council on this matter. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT, CHIEF PECCHIA Consideration of Resolution No. 95 -146 Accepting Donation from the Centennial Fire District for Two (2) Bicycles for Park and Trail Needs - The Centennial Fire District has donated $750.00 to offset the cost of purchasing two (2) high quality Mountain Bikes. The bikes will be marked "POLICE" and will be utilized to patrol City parks and trails. The addition of bicycles to the Police Department fleet will enhance the Community Oriented Policing Philosophy by enabling staff to have more intimate contact with the residents of Lino Lakes. The purpose of Resolution No. 95 - 146 is to accept and publicly thank the Centennial Fire District for their generous donation. Page 3