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Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br />was determined Charlie Smith should be offered the position of Fire Chief effective April 1st. He <br />noted there would be a 30-day overlap for both the outgoing and newly hired chief. <br /> <br />Tim Hill, Fire Board President, introduced Fire Chief Charlie Smith to the City Council. A <br />round of applause was offered by all in attendance. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Smith stated it was an honor and a privilege to be serving as the Chief for the joint <br />Spring Lake Park, Blaine and Mounds View Fire Department. He explained this was a high <br />performing organization with great leadership. He understood he had a lot to learn in the coming <br />months and he looked forward to serving the residents of Mounds View. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty questioned what attracted Fire Chief Smith to this position. Fire Chief Smith <br />discussed his work history noting he used to work for the Duluth Fire Department. He believed <br />that SBM was a progressive department that had a positive reputation in the region. He also <br />supported the department’s proactive fire prevention model. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller asked where Fire Chief Smith would be residing. Fire Chief Smith <br />commented he was renting an apartment in Lakeville and would continue his search for a home <br />over the coming months. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller explained the League of Minnesota Cities used SBM as a strategic <br />partner for gauging and promoting safety through the insurance trust. She asked if Fire Chief <br />Smith would be meeting with representatives from the League of Minnesota Cities. Fire Chief <br />Smith indicated he would make time for this but stated the next month of his time would be <br />dedicated to the SBM department and getting to know his personnel. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller encouraged Fire Chief Smith to attend the upcoming League of <br />Minnesota Cities Conference in St. Paul in June. Fire Chief Smith reported he would put this on <br />his calendar. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller also invited Fire Chief Smith to attend the Mounds View Festival in <br />the Park on Saturday, August 20th, noting the SBM has always had a large presence in the parade. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause welcomed Fire Chief Smith to the community and wished him the <br />best. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty looked forward to working with Fire Chief Smith and encouraged him to gain as <br />much knowledge as possible from outgoing Fire Chief Zikmund. <br /> <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty requested Item H be discussed prior to Item A. <br /> <br />H. Resolution 8550, a Resolution to Consider a Restaurant License for Arepa <br />Bite Latin Food located at 2213 County Road 10.