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the Agreement. He stated this Agreement has to be accomplished by the end of 2014 and he believed this document was a good starting point. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that while this is a complicated document, from a public safety perspective, it will provide a higher level of service to Ramsey's residents. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to adopt the Anoka County Fire Protection Council Joint Powers Agreement. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley asked what concerns have been raised relating to the JPA. City Attorney Langel stated there are no glaring issues but there had been discussion about who can be a member and how a Board can be created because of the many different entities involved. He agreed it is complicated and the City can see how it works over the next few years knowing it can be modified, if needed. Councilmember Tossey clarified that this action will just make the Anoka County Fire Board, which runs well, official for joint and shared responsibilities (Dispatch CAD System and Records Management System). Councilmember Kuzma asked about the term of the JPA. City Attorney Langel explained it is a perpetual document with terms to elect in and out of the organization. Mayor Strommen stated this has been a long- standing collaboration that the JPA would formally memorialize. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. Councilmember Tossey left the meeting at 9:07 p.m. 7.08: Consider Adoption of Resolution #14 -12 -263 to Dissolve Shared Fire Service Study Group City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report, advised of areas determined for shared services that will be of benefit to Ramsey, and recommendation to dissolve the Shared Fire Service Study Group. Fire Chief Kapler concurred this has been a great process, noting the City brought away some great things such as joint and coordinated training topics and standardized ordering of vehicles. He stated every `rock' has been overturned to see if it is feasible but at this point, several major obstacles remain that cannot be resolved. Mayor Strommen agreed it was a worthwhile and important effort, noting it confirmed that a full merger is not in Ramsey's best interest, and that the City's fire services are being delivered in the best method possible. She extended the Council's appreciation to Fire Chief Kapler for his important leadership in this effort. Councilmember Riley agreed this was a good discussion that has now run its course. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #14 -12 -263 to Dissolve the Shared Fire Service Study Group. City Council / December 9, 2014 Page 11 of 13