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<br /> ~ <br /> . ~HrLLS <br /> APPROVED:]uly 12, 2004 <br /> CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA <br /> COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2004, 4:45 P.M. <br /> CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 <br /> 1. Call To Order <br /> Mayor Aplikowski called the meeting to order at 4:55 p.m. <br /> Present: Mayor Aplikowski, Councilmembers: David Grant, Gregg Larson, and Lois Rem. <br /> Absent: Councilmember Brenda Holden <br /> Staff present: Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; Finance Director, Murtuza Siddiqui; Operations <br /> & Maintenance Director, Thomas J. Moore; and Scott Clark, Community Development Director. <br /> Others present: Tim Boelke, Ralph Adair, Dan Reutimann, Tim Entner, Bob Musil, and Aaron <br /> Backman <br /> . 2.A. Lake Johanna Fire Department: <br /> Tim Boehlke and Ralph Adair provided an update from the Fire Department. Mr. Boehlke <br /> mentioned that over the past five years, the number of calls from the Arden Hills residents had <br /> steadily increased, while calls from the other contract cities were steady. He indicated that of all <br /> the calls they responded to in 2003, 37% came from Arden Hills. He also pointed out the total <br /> dollar loss in 2003 was higher than the other contract cities. The Mayor asked why the cost was <br /> so much higher than the other cities. Mr. Boehlke responded that this was primarily due to the <br /> big fire in the Townhouse Development. Mr. Boehlke emphasized there is nothing to be alarmed <br /> about this number. <br /> Mr. Boehlke mentioned that they have contracts with the U.S. Army for the TCAAP property <br /> and also with the National Guard for the land they have under National Guard control. He also <br /> mentioned that they have received a FEMA grant totaling $50,300 for the purchase of various <br /> items. <br /> Mr. Boehlke mentioned that all full-time employees are eligible for PERA Police and Fire fund <br /> or PERA coordinated plan. Mr. Boehlke mentioned that they have also started to respond to <br /> motor vehicle accidents with injuries calls. He anticipates about 150 calls. Mr. Boehlke also <br /> mentioned that they are looking at converting the half-time inspector position to full time in <br /> 2005. <br /> . Mr. Boehlke talked about the need for an additional rated engine at Station 1. He estimates the <br /> cost of a used engine to be between $125,000 and $200,000 and is expecting Arden Hills to pay <br /> \ \Earth \Admin \Council\Minutes\ W orksession \2004\06- 21-04.doc <br />