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Mayor Strommen asked the Council if there are other questions not included on the list that they would like to explore. She stated that she would like to see a transportation related question that could be tracked long-term as Highway 10 improvements are made. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that the City has had a business partner for some time and there are some tough choices that need to be made in the future. He stated that perhaps a question could address the appetite for development. Councilmember Shryock agreed that a transportation question should be added and stated that perhaps a priority list could be included that would allow residents to rank greater needs and interests. Councilmember Riley agreed with Councilmember Williams that two items should be included for questions that would address funding for the roads and building permits response time. Mayor Strommen stated that staff now has direction and can amend the question sheet to come back before the Council for further review. 7.06: Appoint Interim Fire Chief Fire Chief Kapler reviewed the staff report and recommendation that Fire Marshall Schiferli be assigned the position of Ramsey Interim Fire Chief effective March 1st, until the new Chief begins the position on or about April 10, 2016, including a temporary increase in Fire Marshal's wage for this time period. Mayor Strongmen thanked Fire Chief Kapler for his input and noted that she simply wanted the residents to be aware of the plan that has been put into place. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to assign Fire Marshal Schiferli to the position of Interim Fire Chief, effective March 1, 2016, and serving until the new regular full-time Fire Chief reports to duty. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Shryock, Johns, LeTourneau, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich thanked Fire Chief Kapler for his 25 years of service and contributions to the community, noting that this will be his last Council meeting. He invited the public to • a farewell event for Fire Chief Kapler on Thursday, February 25th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Alexander Ramsey Room at City Hall. He stated that Fire Chief Kapler will be leaving the City with a new fire station and advised of the ribbon cutting on the new fire station that will occur on March 1st and invited the public to attend as well. He announced upcoming meetings and events. City Council / February 23, 2016 Page 8 of 9