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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 26. 1998 <br /> <br />16 <br /> <br />~ Councilmember Aplikowski indicated a willingness to research the sprinkler system fee issue, <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski inquired regarding the status of the City's emergency preparedness <br />plan. Councilmember Malone stated the Council asked Staff to check several references, <br /> <br />Mr. Stafford stated he contacted the cities New Brighton and Mounds View who provided good <br />reference recommendations, He stated he also contacted Attorney Filla about the ramifications <br />of this plan and he advised the City could implement it in the Code of Ordinances, <br /> <br />MOTION: <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a <br />motion to retain Mark Bishop to prepare an emergency preparedness plan at a cost <br />not to exceed $500, The motion carried unanimously (5-0), <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski reported the Finance Committee reviewed the assessment policy and <br />reached a recommendation which will be presented in writing at the Council Worksession, She <br />advised this was not a unanimous recommendation, <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski reported on the upcoming Ramsey County League of Cities meeting <br />with school officials to discuss demographics and how that impacts cities, She invited all to <br />attend, if possible, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone reviewed the costs of various highway projects which were very costly <br />and noted the relatively low cost, in comparison, ofthe proposed Highway 96 projects within the <br />City of Arden Hills, <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone updated the Council regarding AMM who is considering a <br />recommendation to the Metropolitan Council relative to privatization of the sewage treatment <br />questions, <br /> <br />Mayor Probst noted the City must approve the Highways 10 and 96 improvement project prior to <br />MnlDOT proceeding and the City is currently at its maximum point ofleverage to assure this <br />roadway is right for the community, He asked Staff and the City Engineer to closely review this <br />project to assure adequate access, etc, <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated he was anonymously copied a letter regarding services of the Ramsey <br />County Sheriff. He advised he provided this letter to Mr. Post. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst aunounced the next 1-35W Corridor Collation meeting will be held tomorrow <br />night. He reported they are continuing to move forward and advised of a number ofRFP issues <br />that will be addressed, <br /> <br />Mayor Probst noted the mention of the formation of new block clubs, He stated he would like to <br />know the number of block clubs in Arden Hills, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst provided a brief review ofthe May Department Reports and made comments on <br />several items, He noted the number of compliments on the work of Building Official Scherbel, <br />the three issues identified for Code enforcement, and the upcoming Day in the Park event. <br />