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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION SEPTEMBER 15,2003 3 . of Arden Hills. Chief Boehlke said the need and hope of the LJVFD to take delivery on a new engine with a 75-foot ladder needed at Station One was for year 2009, replacing Engine 762 in 2011 or 2012. Lastly, Chief Boehlke said Station One was built in 1946 and had become a proverbial "money pit", noting a fire station should be located closer to more affordable housing locations in the City. Chief Boehlke also presented a truck rebuild/replacement plan which illustrated vehicle types, life and rebuild plan. His recommendation was to eliminate truck rebuilds due to the dramatic increases costs based upon the new truck technology and safety features. He noted the long term planning for the LNFD was for a 30- year period, although not fine-tuned. Councilmember Larson said although the current [LJVFD] budget may seem a bit ambitious, he has noted significant improvements in the department. Mayor Aplikowski thanked Chief Boehlke, Deputy Chief Adair and District Chief Jensen and she recommended a public commendation to the LJVFD occur at an October 2003 City Council meeting. . Ramsev County Transportation: Lexinl?:ton A venue Reconstruction Discussion Mr. Jim Tolaas, Ramsey County, presented a graphic representation of the Lexington A venue reconstruction from Victoria A venue to County Road 96, which indicated a 5-lane facility with a continuous left turn lane. He noted Shoreview requested an 8-foot path on the east side of the roadway. He said right turn lanes into Karth Lake East neighborhood are included in the plan. He noted that in the past, those residents of the Karth Lake East neighborhood indicated the desire to have a signal placed at Amble Road. In terms of cost, several features of reconstruction will not be the responsibility of the City. However, the right-of-way acquisition will involve some cost to Arden Hills. He noted Shoreview had requested a continuous median along the roadway. He mentioned Shoreview Mayor Sandy Martin suggested a joint Arden Hills/Shoreview meeting to discuss the project. He noted the project timeline was one year from start to completion occurring before the winter of2006. Councilmember Larson asked if the problem for those residents entering and . exiting Lexington Avenue would be somewhat remedied with the completion of the reconstruction project.