04-18-2012 FSTF MIN FIRE SERVICE Wednesday, April 18, 2012
TASK FORCE 6:30 p.m.
Qtr of
Elk Elk River City Hall
River MINUTES
0. ATTENDANCE
See attached attendance roster.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The April, 18,2012,meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by Chief Cunningham.
2. CONSIDER AGENDA
No changes to the agenda were made.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FROM APRIL 4, 2012
4. OPEN FORUM
No one appeared for Open Forum.
5. DISCUSSION TOPICS
5.1 Core values and vision
The Task Force held a discussion on core values pertaining to the fire service in Elk
River. The Task Force also discussed visionary goals that will be explored in further
detail as part of the strategic planning process. Discussion was also held on what, from
the Task Force's perspective, the community's expectations are of the Elk River Fire
Department and the fire service today. The Task Force suggested that a survey be
distributed to the community at a later date to solicit the public's feedback.
Chief Cunningham also presented two videos to the group (a study on fire growth and a
NIST study evaluating crew sizes). The Task Force had follow-up discussions on crew
size and fire/cause determination.
A summary of the discussion points are attached.
5.2 Initiatives and objectives
5.3 Subcommittee formation
The Task Forced,based on the discussions in 5.1, drafted three initiatives.
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Subcommittees were established for two of the initiatives to begin background research.
Initiative 1: Staffing and organizational structure
• District Chief Collins
• Mayor Dietz
• Captain Nierenhausen
Initiative 2: Succession planning and career development
• Captain Curtis
• Firefighter King
• Mr. Simon
Initiative 3: Policy development and decision making
No subcommittee was formed on this initiative. To be brought back a later date.
6. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
An opportunity for the Task Force to discuss items that are not on the agenda,including emerging issues facing the fire
service.
Chief Cunningham provided an overview of BaseCamp, a collaboration tool available
for the Task Force.
Members of the Task Force participated in a round table discussion. Summary:
• The Task Force is moving the Fire Department in the right direction;the goal is
to create a more structured and defined organization.
• The Task Force and its proceedings are transparent.
• The Fire Department membership is encouraged to attend. The Task Force is
setting the direction for the future and, as key stakeholders in the organization,
they are welcome to attend the meetings.
Members of the Task Force thanked Lieutenant Collins for attending.
7. DISCUSS FUTURE AGENDA
The next meeting of the Task Force will be May 2, 2012. The primary focus of the
meeting will be for subcommittee discussion and work.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Other business and updates not included on the agenda.
No announcements.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The April 18,2012,meeting of the Fire Service Task Force was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Recorded By:
T. Chief Cunningham, Fire Chief
FIRE SERVICE Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Task Force Members
Name Signature Representing
Collins, Phil _ `� • Fire Department (21+)
Cunningham,John .��pj�- l._ Fire Department (Chief)
Curtis, Chris u! A `--' —Fire Department (11-20)
Dietz,John City of Elk River (Council)
Gumphrey,Jerry City of Elk River(Council)
King, Dave Qa--tes tt le Fire Department (6-10)
Libor,Joseph a Fire Department (1-5)
Nierenhausen, Ron "1 Police Department
Simon, Tim — "' City of Elk River (Finance)
Streich,Jerry Outside Fire Chief
Ad Hoc Members
Name Sign. ure Representing
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Portner, Calvin tic-- City of Elk River (Administration)
Wipper, Lauren City of Elk River (H/R)
Invited Guests
Name Signature Representing
None
Note: Those wishing to speak at the Open Forum are asked to complete the "Open Forum information
Sheet"
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