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7.02: Approve Joint Fire Services Study Group City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to adopt Resolution # 11- 10-213 Establishing a Joint Fire Services Study Group and appointing Councilmember Sarah Strommen. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Tossey, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, and Wise. Voting No: None. 7.03: Discuss Mayor's Recommendations of Desirable Changes and Improvements Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to table discussion of Mayor's recommendations of desirable changes and improvements to a future date. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. 7.04: Discussion Regarding 2012 Union Contract Negotiations (Discussion Closed to the Public) Deputy City Administrator Nelson indicated staff will be updating the City Council on union negotiations and requesting direction. City Attorney Goodrich advised the meeting can move into closed session to discuss contract negotiations under Minnesota Statutes 13D.03 and 13D.01 Subdivision 3. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to move to closed session. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Wise, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. The City Council meeting moved into a closed session at 7:16 p.m. The City Council meeting was opened back up to the public at 7:43 p.m. Mayor Ramsey noted the City Council had discussed union negotiations and provided direction. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to adjourn the meeting. City Council / October 25, 2011 Page 5 of 6