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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
JANUARY 23, 1995
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL•
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman
Billings, Councilman Schneider and Councilwoman
Bolkcom
None
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW FIREFIGHTERS:
Mr. McKusick, Fire Chief, introduced the new paid-on-call fire-
fighters for the City. He stated that these recruits have
completed 150 hours of classroom training and 25Q hours of field
work. He stated that they have received training in fire sup-
pression, emergency medical, and handling of hazardous materials.
Mr. McKusick stated that this class scored extremely high in the
Firefiqhter I examination and recently took the Firefighter II
examination.
Mr. Larson, Deputy Fire Chief, administered the oath of office to
the following new firefighters: Jamey Ahlgrim, Scott Allard, Mark
Blake, Merle Fischer, Steve Johnson, Todd Messer, Pete Meyers,
James Tschida, and John Wozniak. Mr. Dave Skirka, Assistant Fire
Chief, presented badges to the new firefighters, and Mr. Ralph
Messer, a veteran firefighter for the City, presented a badge to
his son, Todd Messer.
Mayor Nee, members of the Council, and staff extended tneir
congratulations to these new paid-on-call firefighters. Mayor Nee
stated that he was glad they have joined the Fridley firefighters.
He stated that the Fire Department has been a great credit and a
tradition of service to the community for many years.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 9, 1995e
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.