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Tower council orders consultant review after residents raise concerns about fire response
Summary
After residents flagged problems with the department's response to a recent structure fire, the City of Tower unanimously authorized two councilors to work with the clerk to recruit a consultant to review Fire Department processes and recommend urgent fixes.
The City of Tower Council unanimously authorized a consultant review of the Tower Fire Department after members of the public raised concerns about the department's response to a recent structure fire.
Sherry Anderson and Matt Lenci raised concerns during the public-input portion of the Feb. 10 meeting about the department's operations and a recent response to a structure fire. Their comments prompted council discussion about department processes and oversight.
Mayor David Setterberg moved that Councilor Joe Morin and Councilor Bob Anderson work with Clerk/Treasurer Michael Schultz to identify a consultant to examine the department's processes and to act with urgency to address any issues or concerns; Councilor Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The motion does not specify an immediate funding source or timeline; the council directed the two councilors and the clerk to proceed with recruiting a consultant and to report back to the council.
The action follows the public comments and represents the council's first formal, council-authorized step to evaluate internal fire-department procedures. No contractual award or consultant name was provided at the meeting.
