James Boyd

Sustainable state funding for local public health departments

No direct city cost, but it advocates for more state money flowing to local health services.

Pedestrian Safety at Flicker and Red Wing

Declining childhood vaccination rates

Operator license denials appealed by bartenders

No cost to the city; for Madsen, the license is his livelihood.

Shared animal response services with Howard (CART)

No cost figure was disclosed for the CART agreement.

Ledgeview fire services agreement

Unknown — terms of the fire services agreement are still under negotiation.

Fox River Fire District Automatic Aid Agreement

No direct cost stated; the agreement improves grant eligibility and shared purchasing for member communities.

LifePak 35 cardiac monitors for Fire Department

No cost to the city budget — funded through state FAP grant dollars.

Regional food truck fire inspections

No cost to the city; vendors pay for their own inspection stickers.

Youth mental health trends and resources

Medical advisor attendance at board meetings

Interim fire chief support from Ledgeview

Terms not detailed in the minutes.

Senior safety expo and severe weather preparedness

Potential disaster response and recovery costs.

Environmental health inspection capacity

Budget details to come; a shared-service deal could shift weights and measures costs off the city.

Fire Rescue staffing and record call volume

Estimated city savings of $244,534 over three years versus budgeted hiring, with no obligation to retain positions after the grant.

APWA National Snow and Ice Control Award

Smart salting and brine practices reduce material costs while keeping roads safe.

Parking ramp internet service

Service fees for missed inspections

New fees would recover staff time now spent on repeated, unproductive inspections.

Rising Lyme disease and tick activity

Chronic nuisance determination upheld on appeal