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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - July 10,2000 6 proposcd $23,000 cost of fireworks might be found. He added he might support foregoing fireworks and opting for something else. Councilmember Rem stated she is undecided on the issue of fireworks but added if there is a fireworks display she would wish to see it over the lake at night. Mayor Probst stated the City has a few options: thc City events could be nmded out of the general fund or the Community Services account. He re-iterated that he is supportive of some level of funding, but added he is unsure how much would be appropriate. He added he does not believe $50,000 in funding is appropriate. Mr. Mertensotto stated that a charitable food could be created so tIlat donations would be tax- deductible. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she believes that is a lengthy process. Mr. Mertcnsotto stated something might already exist which could be used. C. Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department, Proposed 2001 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement PIau Mr. Lynch stated that the Joint Fire Board, consisting of the Cities of Arden Hills, North Oaks and Shoreview, discussed and reviewed the proposed 2001 Operating Budget, and the 2001 Capital Improvement Plan Budget, for the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (LJVFD). They are recommending to each respective City Council to approve both the 2001 Operating Budget and the 2001 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as presented. The proposed increase to the City is 1.7% on the 2001 Operating Budget. The total budget amount proposed is $177,084.38. The CIP Budget for 2001 is $7,000. This is to sealcoat tl1e parking lot at Fire Station No.1. A recommendation will go back to thc Chief to have this bid as part of the City sealcoat project for 2000. Due to the price quoted, staff believes the City can complete this project and sealcoat the Hazelnut Park parking lot, as well as the designated streets for under the budgeted amount Jor 2000. Councilmember Grant asked whether this was the same budget reviewed at a recent worksession. Mr. Lynch confirmed this. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that this is a more timely presentation of the budget than has been seen in the past. Councilmember Rem asked whether any comment had been received from Councilmember Larson on the subject, as he is the Council Liaison. Mr. Lynch stated Councilmember Larson had indicated that he requested a Fire ReJieffunding overview from the Fire Department. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve the 2001 Operating Budget and the 2001 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget, for the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (LJVFD), as presented. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).