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Council authorizes notice to Emerson on EMS; discusses EMS study and staffing needs
Summary
Red Oak City Council approved Resolution 2026-63 authorizing the City Administrator to notify the City of Emerson regarding EMS services and discussed an Iowa EMS Consultants study that flagged potential transfer agreements with Montgomery County Memorial Hospital and possible EMS staffing needs.
The council adopted Resolution 2026-63 authorizing the City Administrator to provide notice to the City of Emerson regarding EMS services (motion by Councilperson Jeanice Lester, seconded by Councilperson Adam Hietbrink). The resolution passed on a roll-call vote with all councilmembers recorded as voting aye.
During discussion, City Administrator Lisa Kotter and Fire Chief John Bruce referenced an Iowa EMS Consultants study. The conversation noted the possibility of formal transfer agreements with Montgomery County Memorial Hospital and a potential need to increase EMS staffing; no contract or staffing action was approved at the July 6 meeting.
