99-041
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 99- 041
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE
EXCELSIOR SPECIAL FIRE REVIEW COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the cities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay
have had a tradition of excellent fire and rescue service from the Excelsior Fire Department of over
one hundred years; and
WHEREAS, the cities have mutual interest in providing the highest quality service possible
for all South Lake Minnetonka residents; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shore wood and Tonka Bay
expressed concerns that needed study and deserved thoughtful consideration; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay
established the Excelsior Special Fire Review Committee to study issues and complete a report with
recommendation to the cities by July 1, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood has received the final report of the Excelsior Special
Fire Review Committee dated May 25, 1999, and a copy of the Committee' consultant's final
written report of the comparative data for six departments.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Shorewood
accepts the reports from the Excelsior Special Fire Review Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the recommendations of the Excelsior Fire Review
Committee are accepted, and that the City of Shorewood supports the recommendation of the
Committee that the Excelsior Fire Review Committee shall be extended until December 31, 1999
with the same procedures, composition and sharing of expenses as previously established and with
the charge of accomplishing the seven items included in Recommendation Number Two in its report
of May 25, 1999.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood
4th day of June, 1999.
ATTEST:
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ATTEST:
WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
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THERESA L. NAAB, DEPUTY CLERK