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2) Fire Department Review of Developments It was noted that the Fire Chief has weekly discussions with the Building Official to stay up to date on projects. By the next meeting, the Chief will have a checklist of criteria for review. No Council action required. 3 ) Recruitment Development of employment advertising signs for placement around the community was suggested, as well as sending a letter to local businesses requesting assistance in locating interested parties. It was also suggested that an ad should continue to run in the Ramsey Resident. The Board directed that the advertising be researched and that specific bids should be brought back to a subsequent meeting. It was also directed that letters be sent to employers. No Council action necessary. 4) Update on Hazardous Materials Response The Fire Board received an update on the HAZMAT response. No Council action required. 5) Response Times It was felt that eight minutes might be an appropriate goal where that response could occur for 80% of the community. Chief Kapler volunteered to get the ISO guidelines for response for the next meeting. No Council action necessary. 6) Water/Ice Rescue Mission Statement A mission statement based on the April meeting discussion was disseminated which they voted to approve. No Council action required. 7) Other Business Relining the rescue tank truck was discussed and the money will be taken out of the repair budget - $17,00. No Council action necessary. Case #14: report from Finance Committee 1) Presentation ol' lhe Management Report on the 1994 Financial Audit by Ken Malloy, Partner with the Firm of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. The Finance Corem ittee received the auditors Management Report for the City of Ramsey which contains legislative activities, state-wide trends and comparisons, financial trends and conditions of the City of Ramsey, accounting and reporting comments and formal required communications. The standard report is derived from the actual audit process. No Council action is necessary. 2) Discussion Regarding Refuse Service to Municipal Facilities. Bids were received from three refuse service companies to provide service to the municipal facilities. The lowest bid came from Gallagher's Service. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to approve the termination of refuse service with Waste Management of Blaine, effective August 31, City Council/July 25, 1995 Page 16 of 18