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ARDEN HELLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 20, 2022 3 <br />them on the south side of the railroad tracks faster. The Board has never set an official target for <br />response time. <br />Councilmember Holden asked if there was anywhere in the budget they could cut back on like <br />money spent on morale building activities. <br />Deputy Chief Sather said things like that are also used for recruitment and retention. They have <br />up to $300 reimbursement for gym memberships, a Christmas breakfast for staff and families, a <br />steak fry once a year and an appreciation/awards dinner. <br />Further discussion ensued regarding costs for the new fire station and staffing. <br />Mayor Grant asked what other information they have about the FEMA grant. <br />Deputy Chief Sather responded that it is competitive. Last year they distributed around $300 <br />million in awards. This cycle there is approximately $200 million extra over last year due to <br />additional COVID funding. He felt the chances of getting the grant this year are good. He and <br />Chief Boehlke wrote the grant, and sent it out to others to review. <br />City Administrator Perrault said the question for the City Council is, if they get the SAFER <br />grant is the Council comfortable with them accepting it and hiring the additional six Captains. <br />Deputy Chief Sather stated the fire department is looking for support from the City of Arden <br />Hills to accept the grant if they are awarded it at the end of August/early September. Which also <br />means they would be willing to support it after the three years and continue with the new staff. <br />He felt the more pressing need was the additional staff versus the new building. Captains will <br />provide direct support for the whole organization. <br />Mayor Grant felt the Council would need to have additional discussion at a separate meeting. It <br />was directed to bring back for discussion at the August work session. <br />B. Noise Ordinance Discussion <br />After a brief discussion it was decided to not update the City's ordinance regarding noise. <br />2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br />None. <br />ADJOURN <br />Mayor Grant adjourned the Special City Council Work Session at 6:47 p.m. <br />L?eputy <br />Tr ba David Grant <br />CityClerk Mayor <br />