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<br />2.02: Annual Fire Department Update and Review of 2021 Activity <br /> <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 /> <br />Mayor Kuzma thanked Fire Chief Kohner and his department. He asked about the training exercise <br />that was scheduled for tomorrow. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Jim Gutzwiller, 16651 Quicksilver Street, asked if there is any information or update to the north <br />entrance of Elm Crest Park. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma replied they are still working on it and asked City Attorney Knaak to comment. <br /> <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 /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to approve the <br />agenda as presented. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Howell, Woestehoff, Musgrove, <br />Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. <br />5. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to approve the <br />following items on the Consent Agenda: <br /> <br />City Council / June 28, 2022 <br />Page 3 of 9 <br /> <br />