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2.02: Annual Fire Department Update and Review of 2021 Activity <br /> Fire Chief Matt Kohner presented the Annual Fire Department update and review of 2021 activity. <br /> He highlighted the increase in call volumes. He noted response times of 6 minutes and 58 seconds <br /> for emergencies after the start of the Duty Crew Model which has reduced response times. He <br /> noted this is the first time call volumes were higher on the east side of town versus the west side <br /> which he attributed to added buildings. He reported eight structure fires in Ramsey for the year. <br /> He reported medical calls far outweighed calls for fire. He highlighted the data that daytime <br /> medical calls are the highest demand. He also highlighted training the firefighters participated, <br /> education opportunities and events they have provided in the community. He noted the Ramsey <br /> Fire Department was awarded the Fire Department of the Year award which is awarded by the <br /> Minnesota Fire Department Association. He reviewed other events of note during the year. <br /> Mayor Kuzma thanked Fire Chief Kohner and his department. He asked about the training exercise <br /> that was scheduled for tomorrow. <br /> Fire Chief Kohner explained the activity of an active live burn that will happen at the intersection <br /> Highway 10 and Bowers Drive at a former home of Al Pearson and family. <br /> Councilmember Specht commented that he has heard so much positive feedback from the Fire <br /> Department's Open House events and thanked Fire Chief Kohner for doing a great job connecting <br /> with the community. <br /> 3. CITIZEN INPUT <br /> Jim Gutzwiller, 16651 Quicksilver Street, asked if there is any information or update to the north <br /> entrance of Elm Crest Park. <br /> Mayor Kuzma replied they are still working on it and asked City Attorney Knaak to comment. <br /> City Attorney Knaak stated they are very close to a resolution, that is as much detail as he could <br /> provide. <br /> 4. APPROVE AGENDA <br /> Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to approve the <br /> agenda as presented. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Howell, Woestehoff, Musgrove, <br /> Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. <br /> 5. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to approve the <br /> following items on the Consent Agenda: <br /> City Council/June 28,2022 <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />