Minutes - Council Work Session - 01/28/2014

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Fire Chief Kapler commented on the importance of assuring accurate information, which would be relayed to the City Administrator who would provide it to the Council. He suggested face -to- face updates to assure the information remains accurate. Fire Chief Kapler stated it is the City's responsibility to get accurate information out to the media, perhaps in the form of a news release. City Administrator Ulrich stated their first direction to the Council would be to show up at the Municipal Center should there be a disaster situation and if the Municipal Center is not available, to show up at Fire Station #1. Communications would occur over phone and /or e -mail, and information provided by the Fire /Police Chief. He noted that there is potentially a need for authorization of emergency expenditures and staff would make every effort to assure the process is methodic. City Administrator Ulrich encouraged the Council to not speak with the media/press or enter any "hot spots," and to allow the emergency personnel to do their job. Mayor Strommen asked staff to review the City's Emergency Response Policy to determine if any pieces should be reviewed with the Council. Wayne Buccholz, 14621 Neon Street NW, stated he had been in the trucking industry for 35 years and management had to have annual training on HazMat. He stated he knows the book is updated, but the update failed in several areas such as related to combustible liquids and hazardous placards. Fire Chief Kapler stated in the trucking industry with mixed loads, there is a similar threshold. The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to schedule a review of the City's Emergency Response Policy for discussion at a future Work Session. 2.04: Introduce CBRE Representatives to the City Council (Real Estate Broker) Assistant to the City Administrator Brama explained the purpose of this case is for representatives of CBRE to introduce themselves to the City Council. He noted that tonight's Council agenda includes a case to approve the CBRE contract. Assistant to the City Administrator Brama stated staff is excited to start working with CBRE, a first class organization, and believes CBRE can achieve the Council's objective to reduce the number of City -owned properties. He noted the information provided to the Council related to CBRE. At the invitation of Mayor Strommen, City staff and the Council introduced themselves. Mayor Strommen extended the Council's welcome and expectation that CBRE will meet the Council's goals and objectives. Richard Palmiter, Vice President of Land Services with CBRE, stated CBRE is excited to work with Ramsey and indicated the timing is perfect as the economy is moving in the right direction and the real estate industry is perking up. City Council Work Session / January 28, 2014 Page5of7