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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JUNE 19,2000 5 <br /> . available for fire fighters (i.e., high energy snacks and beverages for rehydrating the fire <br /> fighters); and the "technology" category covered "Fire House" software upgrades at <br /> Station No.3, Microsoft Suite 97 at each station, and included software upgrades and <br /> maintenance, along with ongoing hardware replacements. <br /> Other items discussed included the hiring of a part-time code enforcement official <br /> (Thierry Chevallier) to do inspections of commercial buildings; budget-averaging over <br /> several years for utilities and telephone services; and the category of "engineering <br /> services" being for vehicle maintenance. <br /> Chief Schreier commented on the status of planning and cost implications to cities <br /> regarding a permanent Fire Chief, and that the firm of Brimeyer and pm were being used <br /> for anticipated bylaw changes. The potcntial hirc had been divided into three phases: <br /> Phase I - communication; Phase II changes to the bylaws and creation of a job <br /> description; and Phase III actually advertising Jar candidates. Phase I had already been <br /> initiated, with the Fire Departmcnt covering that initial cost, and further discussions and <br /> cost implications being discussed at the Joint Fire Board level. <br /> It was clarified that term of Fire Chief Schreier expired in March of 2002, and tl1e <br /> department would like to have a permanent rcplacement in place by then. <br /> LAKE JOSEPHINE EAST, LLC - CITY PROCESS <br /> . City Administrator Lynch introduced a letter dated June 15,2000 from City Attorney <br /> Filla as part of the Council packet regarding the Shoreline Drive public right-of-way. <br /> Mr. Lynch advised Council members of a subsequent letter had been sent to the Lake <br /> Josephine East, LLC from property owners, Wesslund and Rushenberg, seeking further <br /> clarification on the actual square footage of the parcel being considered for the easement. <br /> Mr. Lynch also inJornled Councilmembers that the attorney for the Bachmann property <br /> had contacted him, which is currently in trust, affirming that the Bachmanns' were not in <br /> favor of a through street. <br /> Mr. Lynch reviewed the suggested action plan, process and timeframe provided in Mr. <br /> Filla's letter. Mr. Post provided information regarding a Quick Take option, not <br /> addressed by Mr. Filla. <br /> Councilmember Rem pointcd out the conflicting dcadlines outlined in the original <br /> Planning Case, and within the Developer's Agreement, and suggested tl1at more time be <br /> allowed for the developer and property owners to negotiate. <br /> Acting Mayor Larson expressed concern regarding whcther the parties were negotiating <br /> in good faith. <br /> Other items of discussion included who would be responsible for legal costs incurred for <br /> the condemnation process; developer fUl1ds held in escrow, and how much would be <br /> . recoverable to the City; and possible Chapter 429 assessments for road improvements. <br />