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. . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, October 24, 1988 Page 2 LJVFD (Cont'd) Council commented that the 1989 Budget figure had been approved and questioned if it would be acceptable for the LJVFD to return the budget with amendments to remain within the budgeted amount. There was discussion relative to the verbal agreement between the LJVFD and the City regarding the reduction of the depreciation monies; the fund was to be . reduced to $200,000.00. Council commented that until such time as the fund is reduced no capital equipment will be purchased by the City; the capital equipment monies were deleted due to the fact Council was of the opinion the reduction of funds would not occur in 1989. It was also noted that part of the agreement was for the City to pay for part of the building renovation at Station #1. Chief Winkel stated he was not given an opportunity to present and discuss the 1989 LJVFD Budget to the Finance Committee; he stated some of the costs are beyond the control of the Fire Department. Winkel expressed concern that an arbitrary figure waS set without any discussion. There was discussion relative to the budgetary process. Winkel advised he would prefer to have the opportunity to discuss the fire budget with the Finance Committee and Council prior to approval. Mayor Woodburn stated the budget figure set for 1989 is approximately a 5% increase over the 1988 fire budget; he noted the Finance Committee recommended deletion of the Capital Equipment items and reduced by $30,000.00 to help accommodate needs of other departments and balance the budget. Winkel suggested the Fire Department be given an opportunity to discuss budget items with Council and the Finance Committee and also discuss alternate methods . of financing capital equipment purchases to maintain the same level of service to the City. Winkel advised Council the LJVFD had not received the payment for last half of 1988; Council explained that no signed contract had been received from the fire department to date. LJVFD 1988 CONTRACT Council was referred to the 1988 LJVFD Contract and Clerk Administrator Berger advised both the City Attorney and Fire Department Attorney had reviewed and approved the contract. Winkel adVised the LJVFD Attorney had not verified the contract is approved. Council noted that fire inspections were not budgeted for 1989; it was suggested the fees could be charged to the permit applicants where appropriate. Chief Winkel suggested Council consider setting a policy whereby a property owner would reimburse fees for fire services involving ~he, handling of hazardous materials. Winkel questioned Section B, page 4, of the contract, relating to Semi-Annual Fire Reports; he recommended preparation of an annual report rather than . semiannually. Council concurred annual reporting would be eufficient. It was determined that the Clerk Administrator and Fire Chief should discuss dates for submission of reports required in by the contract and insert dates mutually agreed upon. Winkel requested he reserve the right to verify the Fire Department Attorney approval of the contract prior to execution. Council concurred with his request. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck. that Council approve the 1988 LJVFD Contract, as amended on Page 4, Section B, to require annual reports rather than semiannual reports and the dates for submission of reports to be mutually agreed upon by the Fire Chief and Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Council determined the payment for fire services for the last half of 1988 would be forwarded to the fire department upon receipt of an executed contract. .