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• • APPROVED COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 2002 Fire Chief Bennett explained that when the police and fire personnel arrived, the driver of the vehicle was out of the vehicle and CPR was being administered to the driver. The people who were helping the driver had called 911, gone into the water, opened the vehicle door which was stuck, cut the seat belt, and got the driver out of the submerged vehicle. They then proceeded to perform CPR on the driver and continued to do so until the emergency services arrived. He stated he is convinced that the efforts of these people certainly saved the life of the driver of the vehicle. Fire Chief Bennett noted the attendance of Lindsay Heffelbower, the driver of the vehicle. Fire Chief Bennett stated the City would like to present each of the people involved with a Life Saving Award for their efforts. Lindsay Heffelbower came forward to join in the presentation of awards to: Gary Ulferts, Christopher Tjepkes, Nicholas Dills, Derick Johnson, Jesse Gregory, Tim Hillesheim, Daniel Storvick, and Tammy Wheeler. A representative from the Public Relations Department of the Hennepin County Medical Center introduced herself and stated she also has awards to present to those who participated in this life- saving rescue. No one else was present for open mike. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK There were no Finance Department Reports to consider. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consideration of Resolution No. 02-170, Supporting Formation of Tri -City Coalition for Issues Related to I -35E — City Administrator Waite Smith explained that on September 12, 2002, the cities of Hugo, Centerville, and Lino Lakes convened a joint meeting to discuss a number of items, including issues related to the I -35E interchange at CSAH 14. At that meeting it was suggested that the three cities, as well as affected counties and other jurisdictions, form a coalition to study this area and recommend actions to the appropriate governing bodies. The cities of Centerville and Hugo have adopted resolutions supporting the formation of a coalition. At a September work session, the Lino Lakes City Council indicated support for the concept, which is formalized in the draft resolution. Staff recommends adoption of the draft resolution, which would formalize that support. Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-170, Supporting the Establishment of a Tri -City Coalition. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 02-170 can be found in the City Clerk's office. 2