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01/23/1995 - 00001465� � � 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.