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Councilmember Cox noted that if a fire department is established, the City would still have to contract with Anoka/Champlin and Elk River for fire protection for two years until Ramsey's department is established and operating; immediate action should be taken to avoid having to look to contracting for fire protection for another t~ree years. Motion by Councilmember COx and seconded by Councilmember Sorteberg, for discussion, to indicate the City's willingness to commit $500,000 of the proceeds from the sale of the landfill to be used in establishing a volunteer fire department in Ramsey. Further Discussion: Councilmember Sorteberg inquired if use of landfill money for financingwill be indicated on the special election ballot. Mr. Hartley replied that whether or not to include financing information on the ballot will be Council's choice. Mr. Hartley noted that the ability to find volunteers to serve in the fire department will be the determining factor as to whether or not t~ere will have to be a third year contract with Anoka/Champlin and Elk River for fire protection. Mr. Art Raudio - 1404 South Broadway - Sau~ Rapids - Stated he assisted in establishing a fire department in SauK Rapids and it really doesn't cost much more than contracting for that protection when you take funding and financing n~thods into consideration; a volunteer fire department is also one more entity that makes a city coherent. Councilmember Pearson noted that in the future, as Anoka, Champlin and Elk River grow they may not be able to continue to serve Ramsey. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #3: Review plans For Special Election Of April 19, 1988~ Council reviewed the proposed resolution determining the questions to be included on the April 19, 1988 special election ballot and the polling pl ace. Motion by Councilmember COx and seconded by Councilmsmber Pearson to adopt Resolution #88-32, amended as follows, establishing certain specific directions with respect to the April 19, 1988 special election: (Please refer to resolution file for Resolution #88-32.) Item 92.b should read as follows: 'The City Council of Ramsey, Minnesota requests the advice of the electorate. Shall the City of Ramsey create, equip and fond a volunteer fire department to serve fire protection needs of the City of Ramsey? yes / no Delete Item 93 to designate the Ramsey Municipal Center as the polling place for all three precincts. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #4: Requ_est For Conditional Use Permit To Construct An Advertising Sign: Case Of Breezy Outdoor. Inc.: City Council/February 24, 1988 Page 6 of 13