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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 2612020 13 Mayor Grant suggested this be further discussed under Council Comments and that staff be directed to contact bars/restaurants and those businesses with a liquor license. Councilmember Holden recommended staff speak with John Connelly in order to have him make local businesses aware of the Resolution. Mayor Grant supported this recommendation. City Administrator Perrault commented staff would contact all businesses with a liquor license to make them aware of the Resolution and noted he would speak with Mr. Connelly to see who he is speaking with in the community. Mayor Grant reported the Council would be meeting again on Thursday, May 28th and further staff direction could be provided at that meeting. Councilmember McClung stated once this is approved the information should be posted on social media and the City's website. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McClung provided the Council with an update from the Fire Board of Directors. He explained this group met and discussed at length the potential for a future fire station on Bethel property. He reported the Chief was authorized to continue due diligence for the purchase process. He indicated the purchase would be considered by each of the three cities in June. He commented the majority of the board was in support of moving forward with the purchase agreement. Councilmember McClung discussed the automatic aid agreement that was in place for the Lake Johanna Fire Department. He stated as of June 1 St New Brighton would be added to the mutual aid agreement. Councilmember Holmes explained with all of the activity with the fire station it would be important for the City Council to receive updates from the Fire Board meetings. Councilmember Holden agreed this would be valuable information for the City Council to have. She stated the proposed location for the fire station would benefit Arden Hills. She indicated her only concern was with how COVID-19 would impact the construction of this station. Councilmember McClung reported this station was more of a long term solution and more discussion would be held as the purchase of this property moves forward. He also stated that the fire board had not met since January, so there would not have been other fire board updates.