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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 14, 2012 3 <br /> Fire Chief Boehlke had received four complaint calls to date. Each of the complaints were from <br /> homeowners on Glen Paul and New Brighton Road. This was a tough intersection that required <br /> lights and sirens. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned the reason or purpose for this meeting. <br /> Mayor Grant stated he was looking to represent the concerned residents and evaluate if the <br /> ambulance has to be located at Fire Station#1 or if another location should be selected. <br /> Mr. Pintar commented the dispatch centers are working to identify life threatening injuries from <br /> more routine calls. There was a trend towards fewer lights and siren calls. <br /> Councilmember Holden was not in favor of moving the ambulance to Fire Station #2 given the <br /> traffic in that area. She was concerned the ambulance response times could be hindered. <br /> Mayor Grant stated the City was assured response times would not be changed last September <br /> with the move to Mounds View. <br /> Councilmember Holmes understood that Allina did not make Arden Hills aware of the new <br /> ambulance location, but this information may not have been available in September. <br /> Fire Chief Boehlke agreed that this was the case. In September of 2011, Allina did not make the <br /> City aware they would be locating 24 hours a day at Fire Station #1. However, this has been <br /> discussed for the past two years with Allina as they have been searching for good geographic <br /> locations in the City. He understood that the fire station was located in a residential area and <br /> would affect these residents. In turn, the City had to understand that Allina needs to have satellite <br /> locations in Arden Hills to meet the needs of the community. Not every call could be taken from <br /> the Mounds View location. At this point,this has been a trial at Fire Station#1. <br /> Mr. Pintar stated he has been reviewing response time information and calls taken from Mounds <br /> View have not altered the ambulances timeliness. However, the location of Fire Station #1 was <br /> also being considered as it would assist Arden Hills residents. He understood the location could <br /> be disruptive to the surrounding residents and Allina would have to continue to work to minimize <br /> the disruption. The paramedics' first response was to respond quickly and to save lives. He <br /> commented the paramedics were aware of the children playing in this area and further education <br /> would be offered to staff. <br /> Councilmember Holmes questioned if it would be possible to locate the Allina ambulance at the <br /> New Brighton Fire Department. <br /> Mr. Pintar indicated this may be a possibility, but was extremely close to the Fridley Fire <br /> Department. <br /> Fire Chief Boehlke commented the initial complaints were about the truck idling in the Fire <br /> Department parking lot. Later calls were from residents that lived closer to County Road D, <br /> which was the point when the lights and sirens were turned on for emergency response calls. He <br />