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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – MAY 18, 2020 4 Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla responded that the park dedication fee would be addressed when the development agreement is executed. The fee would be split into the two parcels and addressed as the applications come to the City. Councilmember Holden asked why the location recommendation was between Lexington and Snelling on County Road E. Lake Johanna Fire Chief Boehlke replied that the needs study highlighted several possible locations in the general southern Arden Hills/Shoreview area. As the fire department started looking at locations they felt this was the best corridor for quick north/south/east/west access and to be off a busy road. Councilmember Holden asked about the trails, trees and Crepeau Park. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla said the subdivision is for two lots, there are trails and one has wetlands. There are no active applications so the impact isn’t known, however City Codes will be used to mandate tree and trail replacement. Councilmember Holmes asked about trails to the south of the Anderson Center. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla responded that there is no desire by Bethel University to modify the trails on the southern piece of the property. Councilmember Holmes asked if the land at the fire station on Victoria would be sold and those funds be contributed to the purchase of the Anderson Center land. Chief Boehlke stated that the property that Station Four sits on is owned by the City of Shoreview. Councilmember Holmes expressed concerned about the analysis of bonding and felt there were only cons for Arden Hills, along with the City fees that are being considered to be waived. Finance Director Gayle Bauman said there have been no deep discussions on those items, they are listed as things to be considered in the future. As we move through the CIP process we will put together a more detailed analysis. Councilmember Holmes requested that the fire department put information on their website about the possible location of the fire station and stress the importance of the fire service. Chief Boelke said they plan to include a tremendous amount of information after the purchase agreement is signed for the property. Mayor Grant asked about previous improvements to the fire stations. Chief Boelke replied that in 2012 sleeping quarters were added to two stations. All three cities shared the costs but he wasn’t sure if some fees were waived.