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Chief Kapler responded that he thought you would have to expect these people to retire. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder commented that it seems you need to program whatever it is to cause this to happen <br />- for example, the cots, curtains, etc., instead of assuming it will work out fine. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler offered that they could define the plan better. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder suggested that maybe some of the female members should help draft the program. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated there is obviously a cost to this and he felt that it's justifiable to pay an hourly <br />rate. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer did not feel that Ramsey residents would object to their tax dollars paying <br />for this. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated that it would be structured and it would be by need. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer added that there is usually a fair warning before a storm. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler offered to research this program further, get cost estimates, look into plowing <br />possibilities, etc. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder asked if it is reasonable to think this is an eight hour shift or maybe shorter. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated he would have to work with the Public Works Supervisor on this. When the <br />roads are all pretty well opened, he (Mevissen) could call him (Kapler) and he could call the station <br />and send the crew home. This would go by need but he wondered if there is a minimum. <br /> <br />Boardmember Weiss stated he would feel comfortable if he got called at 3:00 a.m. He would not <br />expect a minimum or a maximum. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler noted that the frequency is pretty minimal and the minimum would be about five <br />hours or so. <br /> <br />Boardmember McLaughlin agreed with Boardmember Weiss - he would not like a minimum. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder commented that the other thought is that people should know that it's been <br />implemented. Let City Council know that "last night when we had 12 inches of snow, we had six <br />people in-house". That should be in the program - that City Council be alerted as to the frequency <br />of the policy's use. <br /> <br />Boardmember Weiss suggested keeping track of whether or not the crew was called out. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler will gather more information. <br /> <br />Case #3: Discussion of ISO Ratings <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler reported that the City of Oak Grove participated in an ISO rating. They were <br />rated a 9 - they have no hydrants, yet they moved from a 9 to a 7. In talking with their Fire Chief, <br />he stated that for a $100,000 home, to go from a 9 to an 8 rating, the average savings would be <br />about $70 fight now. Ramsey sits at about a 9 and a 6 rating right now. If Oak Grove can do it, <br />we should be able to. Some of the criteria for rating is the water flow and equipment minimum <br /> <br />Fire Board/February 4, 1997 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />