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Maplewood explores shared services, dispatch capability after regional storm response gaps
Summary
City staff reported ongoing talks with neighboring municipalities about consolidating or cooperating on services including dispatch and emergency response; the ECDC board has approved a $65,000 study to assess the dispatch agency s functionality and staffing needs.
Maplewood city officials said June 20 they are exploring shared services and consolidation options with nearby municipalities after regional storm responses exposed gaps in deployed emergency resources and coordination.
The city manager described monthly meetings with nearby managers to examine potential efficiencies in police, fire, courts, public works and dispatch services. Officials said the discussion is driven largely by operating budgets and by recent experiences in which…
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