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-4- As he introduced the new firefighter, Don Drusch, to the- Council, Chief Entner- told them how Mr. Drusch ' s expertise as a. paramedic has already proved a benefit to the department and invited the Council and •- their families to join the other City employees- in CPR training sessions which have now been . set up. Anew Resusci=Annie is being donated for theseclasses by the St. Anthony Kiwanis Club, according to Mayor Sundland. There was Council agreement with. Mr. Child' s conclusions that the City is not prepared to participate in the demonstration of curbside collection of recyclable materials at this time , especially since resident participation in the City ' s own recycling program has been minimal and .paper products are effectively recycled through the various paper drives conducted in the City. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Letourneau to plan for. provision of a fire hydrant mid-block on Silver Lake Road between Silver Lane and 39th Avenue N.E. , as recommended by the Public Works Director in his April 13, 1982 memorandum. Motion carried unanimously. The Manager reported that, when the City siren malfunctioned during the first test this season, it was determined a new motor would be needed- and estimated the cost of repairs will- probably run about $2 ,000 . He then reiterated his recommendation that the 1982 City budget be modified. to reflect the $23,000 cut he anticipates will be necessary, based on current revenue projections , to balance the budget and added that a public hearing is required .to approve the necessary Revenue Sharing funds transfer. Motion by Councilman Enrooth and seconded by Councilman_ Letourneau to schedule a public hearing on the proposed Revenue .Sharing budget amendment for 7-: 45 P.M. , May .11, 1982 . Motion carried unanimously. Referring to Mr. Hamer' s report that it costs the City $38 ,470 . 69 to maintain its skating rinks , as well as the Public Works Director' s suggestions for -cutting back on these expenses in the face of declining use of the rinks the past few years , Mr. Childs recommended a committee be formed to study the future ice skating needs and services for the City. The Mayor suggested Ron Hanson., who had indicated an interest in the future of hockey programs in the City , should be contacted regarding membership on the committee. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to authorize the establishment of a five person committee to be selected by the Manager to determine future allocation of resources for ice skating within the context of budget cuts for all City programs . Motion carried .unanimously_. Motion by Councilman Ranal.lo and seconded by Councilman Marks to schedule the acceptance of proposals on. the City ' s insurance program for 10 : 00 A.M. , ' Monday , May 10 , 1982 in the City Manager' s office. Motion carried unanimously.