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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2014 Page 3 1 share his story and to thank the Fire Department for their assistance. He also presented a 2 photograph of a mechanical compression device used to perform CPR that was obtained through 3 a grant from the Minnesota Resuscitation Consortium and stated the device has had a positive 4 impact. He discussed the Fire Department's prevention and public education efforts including 5 school visits, fire extinguisher training, annual open house, severe weather training, and first aid. 6 He stated that 2014 goals include increased presence and community involvement and 7 revamping of the fire inspections and preplanning process; in addition, Mr. Fuller will be 8 focusing on preparation of standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines. He 9 stated that the Fire Department is committed to the safety of the community and expressed 10 appreciation to the firefighters for their support of him in his new position. 11 12 Councilmember Jenson commended the Fire Department for the average response time of 2:37. 13 He also acknowledged the Fire Department's training process and noted that their training 14 exceeds the OSHA mandate by two and one -half times. 15 16 Councilmember Gray stated that the Fire Department has maintained a tradition of having a 17 professional culture and asked Fire Chief Sitarz to pass along his thanks to everyone in the Fire 18 Department. 19 20 Councilmember Roth expressed appreciation to the Fire Department for their hard work and 21 professionalism. 22 23 Councilmember Stille thanked Fire Chief Sitarz and the Fire Department and stated he was 24 pleased to have Mr. Sitarz as the new Fire Chief and looked forward to working with him. 25 26 Mayor Faust noted that the Fire Department ranks in the 901h percentile for response times of 27 four minutes or less and congratulated the Fire Department for its average response time of 2:37. 28 He stated that comments have been received about how the Fire Department personnel treat 29 people with respect and dignity and expression appreciation for their dedication and great work. 30 31 C. 2013 Public Works Department Annual Report. Jay Hartman, Public Works Director, 32 presenting. 33 34 Public Works Director Hartman presented the 2013 Public Works Department Annual Report 35 and stated the Public Works Department is comprised of 14 full -time employees, noting that the 36 number of personnel has not changed over the last twenty years while the overall workload has 37 increased and it is because of the employees' dedication that the Public Works Department is 38 able to continue to deliver a high level of cost - effective and efficient services. He advised that 39 the Street Division performed seven street sweepings, had nine citywide plowing events, and 40 completed its annual joint sealing project and striping of all MSA road segments. He indicated it 41 has been a tough winter and the Public Works staff has done a great job responding to and 42 dealing with the snow and ice and he commended them for their efforts over and above their 43 normal shifts. He stated the Parks Division activities included repair and maintenance of the 44 storm water retention ponds as well as maintaining the City's five parks, the Water /Sewer 45 Division activities included the annual hydrant flushing and annual maintenance of the lift 46 station, and advised that to date, the Public Works Department repaired nine water main breaks 47 and three service leaks due to the cold weather. He stated the Vehicle Maintenance Division