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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 1998 • Page 3 1 Marks commented on the tremendous response from emergency vehicles and staff, some without .2 being called for help. Fire Chief Johnson stated this is correct and advised that about 100 police 3 officers volunteered to help when the tornado hit. He explained that this Plan will identify how 4 those resources can be best utilized when they arrive. 5 Cavanaugh inquired regarding the communication capabilities. Fire Chief Johnson advised they 6 will move to an 800 megahertz system which allows a broader communication range. 7 Cavanaugh asked if the mobile home park has an emergency plan. Fire Chief Johnson stated 8 they do and are under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Health. 9 Cavanaugh asked if the Williams Pipe Line property is included in an emergency plan. Fire 10 Chief Johnson noted that property is located within Roseville and their plan should address that 11 site. 12 Cavanaugh raised issues with regard to the safety and security of the City's water supply. Fire 13 Chief Johnson explained that tampering with the City's water supply would require a forced 14 entry. Cavanaugh suggested a test of the security system be completed. �5 Cavanaugh commented that it may be beneficial for the.Councilmembers to have a copy of this 6 Plan at their homes, should an emergency occur. 17 Faust commented on the need for a controlled communications center to assure procedures are 18 followed. 19 Cavanaugh concurred and suggested that a smaller informational packet be prepared which 20 Councilmembers could use should a resident need assistance with a smaller emergency, such as a 21 power,outage. Fire Chief Johnson stated he could prepare such a packet of information. 22 B. Councilmembers. 23 Cavanaugh extended his appreciation to Tom Shamp and Denise Dolan for their work on .24 VillageFest,which was a huge success. He stated there was an outstanding team of volunteers 25 with great leadership. He also thanked the Fire Chief and Public Works crew who helped with 26 set up and take down. Cavanaugh stated there was also a great golf event,parade, and fireworks 27 display. 28 It was also reported that a Generational Day will be scheduled where five generations will meet 29 for discussion of today's issues. 30 Marks announced a Sister City meeting is scheduled for this week. He reported on a Teacher 01 Exchange Program where a teacher will go to Finland and the anticipation there will be a 2 program later this fall highlighting that program. Marks advised they have also received a 33 request for an exchange with respect to the Boy Scouts Program which they will be checking out.