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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 Mr. Andy Cardinal, Rice Creek Watershed District Mr. John Sullivan, Charter Commission Chairman It was the recommendation of the committee to recognize all three (3) individuals for their contributions to Lino lakes and the community. Awards will be delivered to the recipients when they are ready. Mayor Bergeson highlighted the accomplishments and years of service for each recipient and thanked each of them. He noted each recipient will receive a plaque when they are ready. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA Centennial Fire Department 2002 Budget Presentation, Milo Bennett — Fire Chief Bennett advised the proposed 2002 Fire District Budget has been presented to the Fire District Steering Committee and they have recommended that it be forwarded to the cities for their approval. The major increase in this budget is for increased inspection wages. The F. - Department has been falling behind in this area and it needs to boost this effort up. The ins. io dget includes such things as plan reviews, field inspection for fire safety, fire prevent r. ties; d preplanning in case of a problem. This item should allow for three (3) part ti Vie: • le t 10 hours per week. Chief Bennett indicated he believes that this budget is presented. He referred to documents attached to t between the cities and the history of the budget. bee cluded into the City budget as that show the split of the budget Mayor Bergeson advised the Fire Distri ` • verght board that consists of the City Administrator and two (2) Counc'.e o each City. That board has reviewed the budget and recommended approval. Council Member Dah , ove • appr. ve the 2002 Fire District Budget, as presented. Council Member Carlson seco ® e . 'on. Motion carried unanimously. Consider Proclamatio`Resolution No. 01-155, Declaring October 7-13 Fire Prevention Week, Milo Bennett - Fire Chief Bennett advised Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2001, with the theme "Cover Your Bases & Strike Out Fire" was designated to teach the public how to prevent common home fires and encourage people to develop a home fire escape plan that includes working smoke alarms. Fire Chief Bennett reviewed the highlights of the Proclamation and requested that Council acknowledge the proclamation in support of designating the week of October 7-13, 2001, as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Lino Lakes. Council Member Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 01— 155, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01-155 can be found in the City Clerk's office. 4