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Council reviews mutual-aid equipment-sharing agreement and a move to a digital newsletter
Summary
Staff outlined a mutual-aid equipment-sharing agreement (referred to as 'Midwarr') for storm response and recommended shifting the city's seasonal newsletter to an all-digital format starting January 1; staff said digital distribution will be phased with outreach on utility bills.
Staff described an equipment-sharing agreement used by neighboring towns (packet referred to the program as 'Midwarr') designed for emergency response; staff emphasized that when the mutual-aid network is activated participation is expected. A public-works staffer said, "When you're part of Midwarr and you're called upon, it ain't a choice," describing mandatory mutual-aid responses for storms and emergencies.
Separately, staff proposed converting the printed fall newsletter to a digital format with a January 1 transition to all-digital distribution; staff said printed copies would still be available for the fall distribution and the city would publicize the change on utility bills to ease the transition. Council supported proceeding with a phased approach and directed staff to coordinate outreach and attorney review for agreements where needed.
