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. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1987 Page 5 Peck asked for clarification on City's liability for social functions held at Station No.1. . Hansen explained the Fire Chief had drawn up specific guidelines for activities at the station, which are attached as part of the special use permit; she also noted the activities are restricted to fire personnel sponsored functions and the fire department carries liability to cover those activities. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the architectural changes in the roof design and entrance design for the renovation of Station No.1, as submitted by Wayne Johnson, and that Council approve the Special Use Permit and Variance for Fire Station No.1, as drafted by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Fire Board Report Councilmember Hansen reported to Council on the Fire Board meeting items discussed I . Insurance Increase - Effective in February or March this year, one year policy. Fire Contract - Matter will be discussed at the next Fire Board meeting in February. Recruitment Problems. Status of Station No. 4 - Approval was received from Ramsey County for use of land at Island Lake Site; Legislative approval pending. Pension Board - Discussed benefits, tenure, and new actuarial report method. Schoonover Land Negotiations - Shoreview has been discussing an option for the Schoonover land at a cost of $400.00 per month. Shoreview will vote on the matter at their next. Council meeting. Hansen suggested Council discuss the Schoonover property at the next regular meeting in February, after Shoreview advises of the outcome. Hansen also advised Shoreview will be contacting their local business people regarding recruitment for the Island Lake site. She noted businesses have been hesitant to recruit volunteers due to workmens compensation liability; other factors mentioned were businesses having to shut down production lines to respond to fire calls or independent business persons having to close their office to respond to the fire call. Shoreview has discussed placing a sign at the Island Lake site for recruiting and they will be sending a letter to all residents, drafted by the LJVFD, regarding recruitment. . Hansen referred to Pension Fund and suggested the pension increase be retroactively approved; rationale was to bring the matter up to date by approving all past increases in the pension fund and reflect the current amount of $245.00. She noted a letter was received from the Attorney stating the laws are complicated and it would be advisable to approve all increases up to the $245.00 amount. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the Fire Department Pension Fund monthly premium in the amount of $245.00. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Discussion of Schoonover Property Councilmember Hicks asked if Shoreview had negotiated a purchase price for the Schoonover land. Clerk Administrator stated after discussions with the Acting City Manager of Shoreview, it was her understanding the selling price would be $40,000.00. Hicks commented that figure was considerable lower than he recalls the selling price. Hansen questioned if Arden Hill's Councilmembers would have to approve the $400.00 monthly option for the land or if it is assumed that we vote with Shoreview because of the joint powers agreement. . Hicks recalled that Council supported the idea and instructed Shoreview to take the option on the land; he did not see the necessity for any further approval.