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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 11, 2023 Page 3 Councilmember Webster thanked Chief Sitarz for the overview. She is grateful for the 2 minute response time. Chief Sitarz stated they are at 2 minutes 54 seconds for Code 3 calls. Councilmember Jenson asked Chief Sitarz to pass onto the staff how privileged St. Anthony is to have such a great department. The level of training that is provided is outstanding. On the number of calls, is there ever more than one call at the same time and Chief Sitarz stated just today there were two calls at the same time. At this point the same high level of service can be provided. 10 Councilmember Walker stated he appreciates the hands-on experience the City Council obtained 11 to see what fire fighters need to do. It was a once in a lifetime experience. He asked about the 12 file of life which is a program. If a person has advanced directives they have the availability to 13 make those wishes known to the fire department. This also includes medical history, medications 14 used. The file of life form is available at the fire department. He asked about the dollar loss 15 increase in 2019 and why it was so high. Chief Sitarz stated it was an arson fire in an apartment 16 building. 17 18 Mayor Stille stated the training event held in Maplewood proved to him he could not be a fire 19 fighter. The dedication of the department is admired. 20 21 Chief Sitarz can be reached at mark.sitarz@savmn.com or 612-782-4501. 22 23 B. 2023 Ouarterly Goals Update. 24 25 City Manager Charlie Yunker reviewed the 2023 Goals Chart. The Mission is to "Promote a 26 high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services". The Vision is "Saint 27 Anthony is a small and inclusive Village where all people can live, work, learn, play and thrive". 28 29 The Core Values S.E.R.V.I.C.E. — The St. Anthony Way. Mr. Yunker reviewed the Core Values: 30 Supportive — teamwork, work hard, yet have fun doing it, responsive, non sibi — not for self 31 Effective — fair and reasonable, focused on adding value 32 Responsible — high level of transparency 33 Visionary — long term focus, see the big picture 34 Inclusive — All voices are heard, all impacts are considered 35 Courteous — noblesse oblige, set an example — "golden rule", do the right thing, empathy 36 Exemplary — integrity, want to be the best, motivated to work hard, curiosity, humility 37 38 The Strategic Initiatives are as follows: 39 • Environmental Responsibility 40 • Thriving Village 41 • Informed & Engagement Community 42 • Safe & Secure Community 43 • Fiscal & Organizational Strength 44