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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 13, 2020 6 Councilmember McClung indicated City Administrator Perrault had done some research into this, noting Arden Hills was in a unique situation because it has fire services provided through a non-profit. He requested staff discuss the innerworkings of the SBM Fire Department. City Administrator Perrault discussed how the Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View Fire Department was configured. Councilmember McClung stated the proposed five year average was in the City's favor. He reported in the short term the proposal helps the City. He explained Arden Hills would have the most development in the next 20 to 30 years. Mayor Grant commented he supported a single city bonding for this project. Councilmember McClung indicated Arden Hills could support a single city bonding for this project, but noted Arden Hills would not have to be the bonding agent. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with how little say Arden Hills has had in this project. She feared this project was being driven by the other two partner cities. Mayor Grant agreed it was clear the numbers were being driven by the other two partner cities. He asked if the Council would agree to bonding the $10 million for this project. Councilmember Scott stated he could support the City bonding for this project. Councilmember Holden commented with TCAAP on the horizon, she did not want the City also bonding for the fire station for the next 10 or 20 years. She indicated she did not want the City's bond rating to drop because the City was bonding for too many projects. Mayor Grant questioned if Shoreview should be asked to bond for this project. Councilmember Holmes stated she did not believe it was a big concern to determine who was going to bond for the project at this point. Councilmember McClung indicated he could support the City bonding for the fire station. Mayor Grant explained he preferred the city of Shoreview bonding for this project. He understood the Council was split on this issue. Councilmember Holmes stated she would prefer Shoreview or North Oaks bonding for the fire station given the fact Arden Hills would be required to bond a great deal for TCAAP. Mayor Grant suggested a recommendation be made to the Fire Board that one City bond for the project and it is Arden Hills' preference to have Shoreview issue the bond. City Administrator Perrault reported this suggestion could be discussed at the next Fire Board meeting which would be held on Wednesday, July 15m.