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Colmcilrrember Cox noted that if a fire department is established, the City would still have to contract with Anoka/Champl in and Elk River for fire protection for two years until Ramsey's department is established and operating; immediate action should be taken to avoid hav ~ng to look to contracting for fire protection for another three years. Motion by Councilnember Cox and seconded by Councilmember Sorteberg, for discussion, to indicate the City's willingness to comrr,it $500,000 of tne proceeds from the sale of the landfill to be used in establish~ng a volunteer fire department in Ramsey. Further Discussion: Councilnember Sorteberg inqui red if use of landf ill money for financing will be indicated on the special election ballot. Mr. Hartley replied that whether or not to include financing information on the ballot will be Colmcil's choice. Mr. Hartley noted that the abil i ty to find volunteers to serve in the fire department will be the determining factor as to whether or not there will have to be a third year contract \dth Anoka/Champlin and Elk River for f~re protection. Mr. Art Raudio - 1404 South Broadway - Sauk Rapids - Stated he assisted in establishing a fire department in Saul{ Rapids and it reallydoesn' t cost much more than contracting for that protection when you take funding and financing methods into consideration; a volunteer f~re department is also one more entity that makes a city coherent. Councilmember Pearson noted that in the future, as Anoka, Champlin and Elk River grow they may not be able to continue to serve Ramsey. M:>tion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilnembers Sorteberg, Cox, DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #3: Review Plans For 5,pecial Election Of ~ri1 19, 1988: Council reviewed the proposed resolution determining the questions to be included on the April 19, 1988 special election ballot and the polling place. Motion by Cotmcilmember Cox and seconded by Councilrrember Pearson to adopt Resolution #88-32, amended as follo'r,'s, establishing certain specific directions with respect to the Apr~l 19, 1988 special election: (Please refer to resolution file for Resolution #88-32.) Item #2.b should read as follOWS: 'The City Council of Ra~sey, Minnesota requests the advice of the electorate. Shall the City of Ramsey create, equip and vund a volunteer fire department to serve the fire protection needs of the City of Ramsey? yes / no Delete Item #3 to designate the Ramsey Municip;D. Center as the polling place for all three precincts. Motion carried. Voting Yes: lI.a.yor Reimann, Councilnembers Sorteberg, Cox, DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #4: R.~est For Conditional Use Permit To Construct An Adve~tiEing Sign: Case Of Breezy OJtdoor, Inc.: City Cou.'1cil/February 24, 1988 Page 6 of 13