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2004-04-08 CC Joint MinutesJOINT CITIES WORKSHOP AGENDA CITIES OF ALBERTVILLE and ST. MICHAEL THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2004 5:30 PM 1. REVIEW OF INFORMATION Albertville Councilmember Ron Klecker called the meeting to order. PRESENT: Albertville Councilmember Ron Klecker, Albertville Fire Chief Kevin Roden, Albertville Assistant Fire Chief Chad Cichos, Albertville City Clerk Bridget Miller, St. Michael Councilmember Drew Scherber, St. Michael Councilmember Joe Hagerty, St. Michael City Administrator Bob Derus a. Albertville Fire District Information St. Michael Councilmember Hagerty asked what duties Fire Chief Roden does and duties Asst. Fire Chief Cichos does? Fire Chief Roden reported that he does a majority of the paperwork besides the normal firefighter duties. Asst. Fire Chief Cichos completes the run call reports. It was agreed that both cities would like to see the Fire Chief do the inspections required by the State of Minnesota. St. Michael Councilmember Scherber asked if the Fire Chief would have enough work to keep them busy. St. Michael City Administrator and Albertville Fire Chief agreed that the new Fire Chief would have plenty to do between the two cities. There was considerable amount of discussion regarding the Medical Response area. It was brought up about the possible ownership of an ambulance service. We would maybe go through legislature to get the area back from Allina Medical. It was asked as to whom would Albertville or St. Michael have to contact to get the position for the Emergency -Response. b. Salary Survey (2003) The members present reviewed the proposed budget for St. Michael/Albertville salary. It was discussed as to where the Fire Chief would set up an office or offices? The logo on a vehicle was questioned. A secretarial support was noted on the budget information. Where would this person set up office at? Joint City Workshop — April 8, 2004 Cities of Albertville & St. Michael Hiring a Fire Chief Notes Page 2 c. Review of sample job description The members looked over the job description distributed before them. The question was asked if they would have to advertise? St. Michael City Administrator Derus answered "not necessarily". But I would strongly suggest advertising to keep an open policy. d. Budget Review It was a concern as to what percent each city would be responsible for. Would it be a 60 / 40 split? or something else? 2. DISCUSSION — Future actions and time schedules St. Michael City Administrator Derus asked the time frame. This meeting is a start in the right direction. We discussed the position, sharing the Fire Chief, went over the budget issues. Albertville would like some kind of a report by June 2004. St. Michael would bring Charlie and ask his opinion. Albertville Councilmember Klecker would like to keep the identity of city's separate at the beginning — until some time in the distant future when the city's some day would blend better. There was talk of an open house when the new Fire Chief is on board. Possibly put some publication out in each individual City Newsletter. Maybe the article could be titled "Fire Chief s Corner". 3. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.