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<br /> ~ ~ <br /> Minutes of Special Council Meeting <br /> . Village of Arden Hills <br /> Monday, June l, 1987, 5:30 p.m. <br /> Village Hall <br /> Call to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Woodburn. <br /> Roll Call: <br /> Present: Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmembers Tom Sather. Nancy <br /> Hansen, and Jeanne Winiecki <br /> Absent: Councilmember Gary Peck <br /> Also Present: Clerk Administrator Patricia J. Morrison <br /> LonR RanRe Fire Protection Plan <br /> Alternatives were discussed, i.e.: <br /> l. Long term contract with Shoreview and North Oaks, with Lake <br /> Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (as has existed in past). <br /> 2. Arden Hills construct and equip second station in Arden Hills and <br /> remain in contract with Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department. <br /> 3. Short term contract with Shoreview and North Oaks, with <br /> anticipation of future construction of second Arden Hills <br /> station. <br /> 4. Arden Hills working with North Oaks on long term basis for <br /> coverage from Station #2. <br /> 5. Do nothing. <br /> 6. Option of creating a Fire District. <br /> . Discussion ensued as to: . <br /> - Purchasing of Station #l at depreciated cost. <br /> - That percentages remain fairly constant for three-city contribution <br /> irregardless of method of computation (assessed value, runs, <br /> population, etc.) <br /> - Possibility of fire costs being treated budgetarily as department of <br /> the City. <br /> - The need for development of a Plan, and the need to follow through <br /> with the Plan. <br /> - Need to determine the level of acceptability for fire protection <br /> services. <br /> - Need to set standards. <br /> - Need to differentiate between operational and capital costs for fire <br /> protection. <br /> - Need to look for possible sites for a second fire station in Arden <br /> Hills to keep options open. <br /> - Need for determination of ISO rating desired by City, desired level <br /> of fire service wanted by residents. <br /> - Method for ascertaining on-going accountability of the LJVFD. <br /> - Desire to stay involved for fire services with the LJVFD. <br /> - Need for a contingency plan with upcoming contract negotiations. <br /> - The possibility and feasibility of purchasing Station #l building <br /> and equipment at the depreciated values, consideration of alternative <br /> of moving Station #l. <br /> . - Need for consideration of hereafter purchasing equipment for LJVFD. <br />