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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • MINUTES FOR APRIL 13, 1998 10 ( 0) Area Fire Chiefs Presentation - Continued Jabbour questioned how Wayzata would access fire calls in the County Road 15 area during construction. Klapprich responded that he had retired from the Hennepin County DOT and has a close relationship with the Department. There was only one residence with an access problem. Kelley asked about the recruiting process for new fire fighters. Wayzata had 2 openings with 4 applicants, Mound had 2 openings with 6 applicants, Maple Plain had 6 openings with no applicants, and Long Lake had 1 opening with no applicants. It was explained that approximately $5,000 is spent on training a new fire fighter in the first year, so they are very selective in their application process. Physical and agility tests are required for new recruits. Jabbour expressed his appreciation to the four Fire Departments for their service to the community. He commented that Orono is seeking to employee a Fire Marshal. Goetten noted a recent fire next to her home on Shoreline Drive, and also expressed her appreciation of the work fire fighters do. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( #4) REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 9, 1998 Peterson moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 9, 1998. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #5) REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 23,1998 Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 23, 1998. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Kelley abstained as he did not attend the meeting. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Park Commissioner Wilson explained that Dickey Park is to be maintained as a passive park. The Park Commission is considering planting some native American vegetation and consulting a landscape planner. The Park Commission plans to update the beach regulation signs for the upcoming season. The March for Parks is to be held April 26. Volunteers are still needed to assist with the event. 3