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Officer Platz stated the City of Coon Rapids had contributed $240 to purchase stickers and the <br />real need is government support. <br />Councilmember Backous stated this is an excellent Program, noting his church had purchased an <br />AED and provided training for its use. He stated he would not want to pass up this opportunity <br />to educate Ramsey's residents relating to the training available. <br />Mr. Hoffman explained why people are afraid to provide CPR. <br />Officer Platz agreed and stated that the training will help them to overcome that fear. <br />Mr. Hoffman described the training provided at the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility and positive <br />response received. <br />Officer Platz stated their goal is to make Mr. Hoffman the norm, not the exception. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked Mr. Hoffman and Officer Platz if they would be part of the <br />training program in Ramsey. <br />Officer Platz answered in the affirmative and described how they would offer assistance, noting <br />that Coon Rapids received its certification within one year. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated his support to pursue this Program. <br />Mr. Hoffman stated he is part of the Minnesota Survivor's Network that conducts training <br />sessions. <br />Officer Platz advised of options for fundraising events and described the positive reflection on <br />communities that become certified. He stated that Mr. Hoffman's story will be featured by <br />WCCO in the near future. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau stated it would be difficult to turn away and go a different <br />direction, noting the Council will need to address the need for resources. He recognized the <br />many local organizations that contributed to this effort and agreed that with local support, this <br />will be a win for Ramsey. <br />Officer Platz stated he had looked at ways for Coon Rapids to support this initiative without a <br />large financial contribution by taking advantage of tools that already exist, such as a mapping <br />program to identify the location of AEDs and adding a question relating to AED availability to <br />the business inspection questionnaire. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated the AED at the Ramsey Municipal Center was provided by the <br />Ramsey Lions. <br />Mayor Strommen stated the Council has voiced its support to move forward with this Program <br />and asked staff to report on the need for and availability of public services. She stated she finds <br />City Council Work Session / August 26, 2014 <br />Page 3 of 9 <br />