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Mounds View City Council .December 9, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 20 Council Member Thomas indicated people coming into the parking lot will have a slower turn and can more easily see students and she is more concerned about the trees and coming out of the parking lot. The School District and Council agreed to a partial speed bump on the outbound traffic lane. Council Member Marty asked whether the water issue would be dealt with during this construction. Mr. Copitz indicated he would work with City Staff to determine what needs to be done. Ms. Peltsman indicated the School District had worked with the forester and determined the tree in question would be replaced with a sugar maple. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5890, a Resolution Approving a Revised Edgewood Middle School Facility Expansion Plan. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Council Member Quick asked Ms. Howard how the new sidewalk is working. • Ms. Howard indicated there has been positive response from students and parents and thanked Council for the sidewalk. H. Fire Department Third Quarter 2002 Report -Fire Department Fire Chief Zikmund brought a thermal imaging unit for Council to view. Council Member Quick asked how the units are used. Chief Zikmund reviewed for Council how the device works and the ways it assists the fire department. Chief Zikmund indicated the purchase of two more units is in upcoming budgets but the department is waiting until it sees how the legislature handles the budget deficit before purchasing them. He then said that Blaine is in the process of writing a grant and the department may get units through Blaine. Chief Zikmund brought a defibrillator and indicated that the department had a goal of getting five for training and he is happy to report that this unit and one more coming were obtained through donations. • Chief Zikmund offered to answer questions.