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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JULY 14, 2014 3 Fire Chief Boehlke indicated that the Fire Department owned the land. He commented that if the decision was made to close the station, the department would discuss alternative plans with the City regarding service coverage. He believed that the property could be sold with the buildings and any proceeds of the sale would go into the Fire Department’s General Fund. Councilmember Holmes asked if the Fire Department planned to close Fire Station No. 1 in the near future. Fire Chief Boehlke stated that it was not the plan at this time to close Station No. 1, but it may be a possibility after the full-time duty crew is implemented. He did not believe it would be necessary for the department to staff four stations in the future. Mayor Grant thanked Fire Chief Boehlke for attending the meeting this evening. A.TCAAP Infrastructure Public Works Director Maurer explained that Jon Horn and Beth Kunkel of Kimley-Horn and Pam Massaro of Wenck were present to discuss the Infrastructure Study with the Council. Mayor Grant discussed the stormwater treatment area that would be necessary on the TCAAP site. He requested that this area not be deemed as a recreational facility, but rather a required water treatment area. He explained that the Council wanted to see this space turned into an amenity on the site. Public Works Director Maurer reported that the stormwater treatment component is a function of the land and if the City wants to dress this area up, put in a trail or benches, the expenses for these amenities would have to be assumed by the City. Beth Engum , Ramsey County, clarified that the regional treatment of stormwater on the site would benefit both the City and the County. She explained that the regional approach has some development and maintenance advantages as compared to numerous smaller stormwater holding ponds. Jon Horn , Kimley-Horn, reviewed the drainage system in detail with the Council along with how the TCAAP site was being evaluated. Beth Kunkel , Kimley-Horn, discussed the location of the stormwater feature and the area being used for the wetland mitigation area. She commented that the key would be for the City to strike a balance between the stormwater requirements from Rice Creek Watershed District and the DNR. In addition, the current wetlands and impervious surfaces would have to be reviewed. Through all of this analysis, the goals of the County would have to be taken into consideration. She explained that this process would assist staff in creating the final design for the TCAAP site with the understanding that all water resources were being addressed. Councilmember Holden asked if the stormwater and ground water was the City’s responsibility. She then referred to conversations held at the recent JDA meeting regarding stormwater.