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. . . . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, December 14, 1987 Page 9 SCHEDULE CLOSED MTG; Moved by Sather, seconded by Hansen, that Council LABOR NEGOTIATIONS schedule a closed meeting at 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 1987, to discuss labor negotiations. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) ~ COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS Councilmember Winiecki requested that Council consider holding work sessions, prior to the regular Council meetings in order to discuss items in more detail. She stated the work sessions could be scheduled for 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., after labor negotiations were finalized. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Sather suggested Council consider using the Consent Agenda format, as it may help expedite the regular Council meetings. REPORT ON FIRE Councilmember Hansen reviewed the Fire Board Meeting; BOARD MEETING advised that the Fire Department proposed the following payment toward finalization of the 1987 Fire Department Budget to close the account: the amount of payment was originally $53,957.00, LJVFD determined that after contribution to Station #1 from Shoreview, equipment depreciation, insurance rebate, the amount owed the City is $2,598.00, for the last half of 1987. Hansen noted that this was acceptable to North Oaks; however, she was unable to discuss acceptability with Shoreview. CounCilmember Peck questioned the method used to calculate depreciation. . Mayor Woodburn stated he did not understand the figures: it was his opinion that the original payment amount was higher and that the settlement would cost the Village approximately $13,000.00 more than necessary, due to the depreciation figures. He explained that depreciation had been included in the original budget figures and it was his understanding the depreciation amount was higher. Hansen suggested that Council may take action to discuss the matter with the Fire Department at the next meeting on 12/21/87, if there are concerns. Mayor Woodburn preferred to wait until the audited budget was received. Hansen noted that the proposed contract, drafted by Council, needs tD be reviewed by the LJVFD attorney. Council discussed the proposed 1988 LJVFD Budget relative to increased costs for salaries, completion of reports, equipment, and miscellaneous budget items. Hansen also advised that Fire Chief Winkel had considered purchasing a ladder truck: requested Council opinion relative to a contribution toward the purchase of the truck. . Mayor Woodburn advised that Shoreview may request a contribution toward the purchase of a new truck they have purchased also. Council concurred that they would not favor a financial contribution toward equipment at this time. Hansen moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council authorize the Mayor to offer the Lake Johanna Fire Department a 90 day extension on the 1987, Fire Contract, with the intent that it be settled as soon as possible, and, furthermore, payment at half the six month amount for 1987, $27,000.00, be made to the LJVFD. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR 1988 COMM. APPTMTS. Council was referred to the list of 1988 Commission and Committee appointments. Clerk Adminsitrator advised that the list was submitted for Council review and would be on the 12-28-87 Regular Council Meeting Agenda for formal action. Councilmember Winiecki advised that member Tom Babcook would not be able to serve . on the Planning Commission in 1988. w