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Councilmember Heinrich stated that she respects the President of the Joint Fire Protection <br />Council for Anoka County and therefore sees value in looping him in as the fifth member and <br />seeing where that may lead. She acknowledged that it is another step but noted that she would <br />value that input in this process. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked the amount of the payment Ramsey received the previous year <br />from Nowthen. <br />Fire Chief Kohner replied that Ramsey received $8,048. He stated that the contract amount <br />specifies $6,460 and the additional was an agreed upon administrative increase. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that Nowthen was also willing to contribute to the Fire Relief <br />Association and asked for additional details. <br />Fire Chief Kohner explained the purpose of the Fire Relief Association and its related fund. He <br />explained that Nowthen would be willing to match the contribution from Ramsey to the Fire <br />Relief Association. He noted that would not serve a benefit to Ramsey, as that is used for COLA <br />increases and Nowthen would be funding the contributions for their firefighters. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that she is disappointed that this is the situation that has been <br />created. She stated that Nowthen is now dragging its feet and does not want to be a player or pay <br />its fair share. She stated that she would then be leaning towards just accepting the one-year <br />agreement and moving on. <br />Councilmember Menth asked for additional information, as he believed that Ramsey initiated the <br />two-year termination period that followed the set amount within the contract. <br />City Administrator Ulrich explained that the Fire Board can set the rate for that period, which is <br />the action currently being discussed by the Board. <br />Mayor LeTourneau expressed appreciation for the members of the Council that serve on the Fire <br />Board. He stated that he has a high level of trust that those Councilmembers are serving the <br />community well and will make an informed decision on behalf of Ramsey. He confirmed the <br />consensus of the Council. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that the chargeback amounts for the training and other items <br />specified under the current contract would have an estimated cost of $20,000 or $25,000 in <br />addition to the administrative fee that would be collected and Nowthen waiving the truck fees. <br />3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br />3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that the House Transportation Committee will be in Ramsey for <br />lunch as they tour sites around the metro area. He stated that he, Deputy City Administrator <br />City Council Work Session / January 14, 2020 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />