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Minnetrista council considers billing for ‘lift-assist’ calls, asks staff to draft ordinance
Summary
City staff presented a Maple Plain model that would let Minnetrista bill for non-transport 'lift assists'; council discussed tiered fees and residency distinctions and directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance for a future work session.
City staff on Feb. 18 presented a draft approach that would let Minnetrista bill for non-transport emergency responses commonly called “lift assists,” and council members asked staff to prepare a draft ordinance for future review.
The proposal, described by staff member Doreen, drew on an ordinance used in Maple Plain and would allow the city to charge for certain non-transport assists that consume fire-department resources. Doreen told the council the Maple Plain language targets assisted-living facilities but said Minnetrista could…
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