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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 10 April 27, 2004 Page 10 1 Fire Chief Hewitt explained the purpose of the plan was to identify hazards, risks, vulnerabilities 2 and measures that would prevent loss of life and damage to property while reducing future risks 3 in Hennepin County. He indicated the benefits of the hazard mitigation included but were not 4 limited to the following: saving lives and reducing injuries, preventing or reducing property' 5 damage, reducing economic losses, maintaining critical facilities in functioning order and 6 protecting critical infrastructure from damage. He added the hazards were listed and examined 7 for potential effects on Hennepin County and capabilities were analyzed, with local, state and 8 federal resources identified. 9 10 Fire Chief Hewitt stated acceptance of the plan did not incur direct costs but involved a paradigm 11 shift from the Emergency Plan being reactive to the Mitigation Plan being proactive. He noted a 12 copy of the Plan was on file in the City Clerk's office. 13 14 Fire Chief Hewitt requested Council approve acceptance of the Hennepin County Emergency 15 Preparedness Division Mitigation Plan. 16 17 Motion by Councilmember Faust, seconded by Councilmember Horst, to adopt Resolution 04- 1.8 035 to adopt by ordinance an All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. 19 20 Motion carried unanimously. 21 22 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. 23 City Manager Morrison reported the following: 24 ■ Interviews for Fire Chief were taking place and a decision would be made by the end of 25 the week. 26 ■ The Public Works Department had officially taken over the Public Works building, 27 which was 98% complete. He indicated demolition of the existing building would be 28 done on Thursday, April 29. He added some of the building would be preserved for 29 storage purposes. 30 31 Mr. Mornson reported the following activities related to Silver Lake Village: 32 . A court hearing took place on April 26 regarding condemnation of certain properties, 33 which ruled in the City's favor. 34 ■ Building permits were pulled for improvements to Cub and for the liquor store.• He 35 indicated changes would be made so the entire area looked similar. 36 ■ Purchase Agreement for Tires Plus was signed. 37 ■ Plat was signed. 38 ■ PUD Agreement was signed. 39 ■ Planning Commission hearing for the final PUD on housing would be held in June or 40 July. 41 ■ A public hearing would be held on May 11 regarding condemnation of area properties. 42 ■ Ehlers' representatives would be present at the May 11 meeting to issue bonds. 43 44 Councilmember Horst reported Community Services had not held a Board meeting during the 45 current month, as a quorum was not reached. He noted there were a few positions open on the 46 Community Services Board and asked interested residents to consider serving on the Board.