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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 4 Councilmember Scott asked if they’d talk about COVID affecting city finances and staffing issues. City Administrator Perrault said they would talk about the small business relief grant and could add a note about staffing. Dave McClung noted that he would probably not be at a live meeting. Councilmember Holden couldn’t guarantee that she could be there. City Administrator Perrault suggested they consider a pre-recorded video now and a live event in the spring. Councilmember Holmes agreed with that idea. Councilmember McClung thought they could prepare as though everyone would be there in person or via Zoom. He would like to participate if possible. Councilmember Scott said he would agree to a pre-recorded video now and a formal event in the spring. After further discussion it was decided each Councilmember would take a section and pre-record it, to be compiled by NineNorth, and they could possibly have an in-person event in the spring. It was agreed the video release could be pushed back to late October or early November. C. Lake Johanna Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Discussion City Administrator Perrault reported that last year cities of Arden Hills, North Oaks and Shoreview entered into an agreement to facilitate purchasing the land for a new fire station. Setting up a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) now will allow authority and flexibility to pursue different funding options, such as issuing bonds. The JPA would be officially formed when the fire department transfers the land to the JPA and the voting structure would require 4/5ths for any action (the votes would be Shoreview 3 members, Arden Hills 1 member, and North Oaks 1 member). The approval of the JPA would ideally happen by all three cities prior to October 15, but they could extend to the end of the year if necessary. Councilmember McClung suggested they give each city one vote. Councilmember Holden agreed. Councilmember Scott also agreed but didn’t have an issue with 3-1-1. Councilmember McClung said he understands the reasoning of the 4/5 vote but felt a 1-1-1 vote would move the cities forward as a group.