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The consensus of the Council was to follow the typical external recruitment process to fill the <br /> temporary vacancy. <br /> 2.04: Discuss the Flagpole Dedication Ceremony at Alpine Park <br /> City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if the flag would be lighted at night. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that a solar light would be mounted on the pole to <br /> shine on the flag. <br /> Councilmember Menth asked who would be responsible for the maintenance of the pole and <br /> rope, should the flag get stuck. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer commented that the rope would be inside of the pole. He <br /> provided details on the location for the pole. <br /> Councilmember Menth asked how the pole would be installed. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer provided details on the installation process, noting that <br /> City equipment would be used. He commented that he did not have information as of yet on the <br /> dedication but believed that would occur in the spring. He noted that weather dependent the pole <br /> should be installed in the next few weeks. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau asked that the Council be updated prior to the dedication so that members of <br /> the Council could attend. <br /> 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br /> 3.01: Review Future Topics/Calendar <br /> Noted. <br /> 4. MAYOR/COUNCIL/STAFF INPUT <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that he sent an email to the Council prior to the meeting tonight <br /> to provide the Council with talking points related to the dissolution of the Fire Service JPA with <br /> Nowthen to ensure that a consistent message is communicated and provided a brief update. He <br /> noted that firefighters are a big resource for the community and therefore wants to ensure that <br /> accurate information is being communicated. <br /> Fire Chief Kohner stated that he did have a chance to speak with the firefighters the previous <br /> week to communicate the process and how the City arrived at this preliminary decision based off <br /> of Ramsey operating at a deficit, not meeting the intent of the original agreement, and focusing <br /> staff time on Ramsey 100 percent because of the City's growth. He agreed that it would be <br /> City Council Work Session/October 8,2019 <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br />