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. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, April 27, Page 7 . 1987 PURCHASE TRUCK PUBLIC WORKS Council was referred to memorandum from Raddatz dated 4-27-87, reI payment for truck delivered from Boyer Ford. Public Works Supervisor noted that the box and plow will have to be installed. . Hansen moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council !pprove the payment of $33,199.75 for the Public Works Truck. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) REPLACE NO PKING. SIGNS AT LIFT STA. Councilmember Hansen requested Raddatz replace the no parking signs at lift station on County Road E and Lake Boulevard. SELECT ARCHITECT FOR FIRE STA. 1/4 Council was referred to Clerk Administrator's memorandum (4-9-87), relative to the selection of the architect for Fire Station #4. Hansen moved, seconded by Winiecki, that the Arden Hills Co~cil hereby authorizes the architectural firm of BWBR to commence preparation of the site plan and preliminary sketches for Fire Station #4, in accordance with the recommendation of the Station 4 Committee, at their meeting of 4/4/87. In discussion, Councilmember Peck asked if Council consensus was for Arden Hills to continue with the Joint Powers Agreement for Station #4 with Shoreview. He noted the recommendation in the PS/W Committee minutes of 4/l6/87 relative to extent of participation. . Councilmember Hansen suggested Council explore the legal ramifications of terminating the agreement. Councilmember Winiecki asked what the financial ramifications of terminating the agreement would be. Mayor Woodburn stated it is his opinion there would be not punitive damages awarded, therefore, the Village could not be sued for anymore money that costs to date. He suggested a legal opinion be requested from the Attorney. Winiecki suggested further evaluation may be necessary; noting the fire coverage radius factor as displayed by Paul Malone's presentation clearly displayed the need for a more centrally located station. Hansen explained the location of the station was also determined by availability of recruitment of firefighters, land availability and an effort to keep the LJVFD unified. She reported that she has received citizen input opposing the Island Lake Site. . Council discussed the proposed size of the station, the apparatus and the location. There was discussion relative to budgeting for a Fire Station in Arden Hills, the current level of fire protection, and level of participation in other stations. Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council temporarily table the motion on the floor, relative to selection of architect for Fire Station #4, until later this evening. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR FIRE STA. 1/4 Council discussed the negotiations for Fire Station #4 and Council consensus was that a decision should be made to continue with the agreement or terminate it. . Sather noted there is a provision in the the Joint Powers agreement for withdrawal; suggested this may be the time to withdraw and consider another plan. He reviewed the history of the joint venture with Shoreview. It was his opinion that the majority of the Council was uncertain if Arden Hills should continue in the Joint Powers agreement; he would still support the concept. Councilmembers Peck and Winiecki agreed. Hansen commented that the PS/W Committee had recommended remaining in the joint venture; she also expressed concern relative to maintaining the unity of the LJVFD and recruitment problems.