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I . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 9, 1988 Page 4 ROYAL HILLS (Cont'd) The Engineer reviewed the two bid quotes received for the ditch cleaning and restoration; C.W. Houle being the lowest at $14,800.00. He further advised the City could purchase the rock for a cost of $2,500.00, for a total cost of $17,300.00. Peters explained the apron repair would cost $2,500.00. Council questioned if the ditch restoration costs would increase if the project were postponed until the winter months. Peters stated he had questioned Houle and was advised the cost should not increase. Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Council place this item in the 1989 budget and request staff to inform the Finance Committee of this item. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Council authorize the expenditure of $2,$00, to correct apron at the drainage ditch on Royal Hills area. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF 1988 LJVFD BUDGET AND 1988 CONTRACT Council questioned if the 1988 LJVFD Contract and lludget had been submitted in the final format. Chief Winkel advised he had forwarded the contract to the LJVFD attorney for the final draft. Winkel stated he would prefer to meet with Arden Hills and North Oaks to clarify the language changes. He also advised he had submitted s copy of the 1988 Budget, with reductions, to the Clerk Administrator. After discussion, Council requested copies of the 1988 Budget and the 1988 Contract, with language revisions, be submitted to Council for review and consideration at the next regular Council meeting. REQ. FOR SHARING COST AERIAL TRUCK Council was referred to a letter from the City of Shoreview dated $-3-88, requesting Arden Hills share the cost of an aerial platform truck. Council questioned the number of fires where an aerial platform truck would have been used in the City. Fire Chief Winkel advised in 1987 there were approximately 35-50 times the apparatus would have been used, in the Cities of Arden Hills snd Shoreview. Winkel outlined the following uses and need for this equipment: -Reduce ISO ratings in the Cities. -Safer for Firefighters. -Provide Firefighters with additional techniques for fighting fires. -Provide quicker ventilation and better observation of the fire area. -Provides larger quantity of water. -Increases capabilities for reaching higher buildings. -Preparation time to begin firefighting is reduced. -Consultants recommend purchase. -Elevated hose streams more fully involve structure. -Limits the number of personnel to prepare for firefighting, Winkel discussed the financing, as outlined in Shoreview's letter, and advised that the Fire Department would be purchasing trucks to relieve the City of some additional expenditures in the future. Council questioned if ISO ratings would be reduced, and questioned the cost for training fire personnel to use the aerial equipment. Winkel advised that two trucks would need to be purchased to reduce ISO ratings, he noted the City of Shoreview would be purchasing one truck, however, another would be needed to fulfill obligations with ISO.