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'. . . - Minutes of Special Counci' Meeting Page two . February 24, 1977 Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, No. 77-11, with the deletion of the MoYlon carried unanimously. that Councl'approve Resolution first two "Whereas" statements. Status Report - Fire Protection Crichton reported that he met with Fire Chief Koch (L.J.V.F.D.) and the representative from North Oaks on WedneSday, February 23rd. Chief Koch advised that the L.J.V.F.D. will be able to serve North Oaks and Arden Hills (If Shorevlew should decIde to not continue Its contract with L.J.V.F.D.), on the approximate i anticipated budget; suggested a 5-year contract, tied to an Index; no capita' expenditures in this 5-year period. Koch said If North Oaks and Arden Hltls are Interested, he will take the proposal to the department on March- 1st. Koch said he Is empowered at this time to enter Into an Interim agree- ment whiCh was offered to the three communities after February 28th contract expIres. Mr. Arthur Erickson, a member of the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire De- partment, expressed his concern re the delay In negotiations; Interested In an early resolution of the matter; expressed concern re high cost of paid fire department, causing Increased taxes for residents. After discussion re possible definitive contract agreements with L.J. V.F.D. and the current interim contract offered to the Villages by the L.J.V.F.D., Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that the Counoll author- Ize Attorney Lynde" to draw up an interim fire protection agreement between Arden Hills and Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department at $200 per truck per hour, with a 7-day cance~lation clause, effective March 1st for a 30 day period; any payments made under this contract to be credi- ted against final contract agreement between Arden Hills and the l.J. V.F.D.; authorizing its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carrIed unanimOUSly. Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council does not feel It has been culpable in causIng the frustrating delays In contract negotia- tions; have been negotiating In good faith; therefore, authorizes representative Crichton to offer a temporary contract for L.J.V.F.D. fire coverage for Arden Hills @ $3,000/mo. unti! 30 days after defini- tive contract arrangemen~ with the L.J.V.F.D. have been made. Motion carried unanimously. Cardiac Pacemakers - Park Dedication Crichton reported that he had contacted former Councilman Feyerelsen re prior negotiations with Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. for park dedica- tion; orlglnar $23,000 dedication was based on 9-acre, fIrst phase, construction site. . , Crichton reported that in his negotiations with Mark Stevens of C.P.I., pathway routing was reviewed; determined that C.P.I. boundary does not coincide. with proposed pathway from Floral Park, northeast to Cummings Park; park land is not needed In the area; pond is needed by C.P.~. for on-site water retention. Crichton suggested that no land be requested and that Clty not acquire the approximate 4-acre pond; proposed that 10% of pond be credited as a benefit to the City (pondlng from other than C.P.I. propertyl, and moved that Council authorize a sett~ement of park dedication for the balance of the site (about 16 acres) in the amount of $30,677.00, payable at time of occupancy of the buildings in phase 2 of construction. Motion ~as seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimously. REPORT OF PARK DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY Re uest to Attend Course for Treatment of Diseased Trees - Mark Peterson Council was referred to letter from Mark Peterson (2 17/77). Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize Mark Peterson's attendance at the two-day seminar on March 8th and 9th. Motion carried unanimOUSly. S p r i nQ ProQrams Buckley referred Council to Proposed Program Activities _ Spring 1977. After discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, that CouncIl approve the Spring Programs, as presented. Motion carried unanimously. -2-