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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL JULY 29, 2013 8 <br /> <br />9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />A.Round Lake Road Feasibility Report Consultant Selection <br /> <br />This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. <br /> <br />10. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br /> <br />A.2014 LJFD Budget <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br />explained that the Lake Johanna Fire Department (LJFD) draft <br />budgets were presented and discussed at the July 17th Board meeting. No decisions were made at <br />this meeting and a special meeting of the Board is expected to be held in later August to consider <br />the budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> stated that one option for the LJFD budget would have a 5.07% <br />increase and would add extra shifts to assist the department in reaching a 24/7 staffing model. <br />She explained that the second option has a 6.41% increase and creates an overnight shift for <br />Friday and Saturday nights. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> commented that the shift in staffing is supposed to reduce expenses in the long <br />run. He wants to see the department reach a full duty crew as the additional coverage will greatly <br />benefit the City of Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> noted that the difference between the options for the City was just over <br />$5,000. <br /> <br /> budget. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> questioned how the Council wanted to proceed on this item. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> stated that the levy limits are a concern for him; however he supports <br />the full duty crew for the fire department and wants to see this item move forward. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br />agreed stating that the full duty crew will benefit the City as it is a public safety <br />issue. <br /> <br />Councilmember WernerCouncilmember Holmes <br /> and agreed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> thanked the Council for their input and noted that she will pass this <br />information along to the LJFD Board. <br /> <br />thth <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> stated that he will be out of town August 4 through August 19. <br /> <br /> <br />