St. Croix and Chisago Counties will be invited to join this committee. They use the MRCC Board and may want to fund the radio board. The commitment was made not to look at any county funding, but rather to look at reallocating seat belt fine dollars or 911 surcharges. The EMS Alliance is a strong group and would like a more official role. Even though Dakota County has decided not to participate, the providers located within Dakota County would like to participate.
Targets are in line with the expectation.
Ads will be placed on the cable station. While Ramsey County is ahead of the national numbers, there are concerns as to whether we will make the target. People need to be encouraged to entirely complete the forms. Commissioner Bennett said the Census directly affects the budget. Chair Ortega said he has participated in several meetings regarding the Census.