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--- .Y '- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Dec. 27, 1982 Page Two Christoffersen noted that concrete curb and gutter would be des i r- able south of Hwy. 96: q ues ti ons need for curb and gutter north of 96 on Arden Hills side (Arsenal property); noted that Shoreview is developed north of Hwy. 96. Christoffersen explsined that the schematic is in tended to intro- duce the general plan concept; specifics will be forth coming; noted that Ramsey County would appreciate knowing of any problems prior to the January 31st meeting, at which time a public hearing will be scheduled for some future date. RCWD Action re Manhole Covers South of Co un ty Road E2 . Council was referred to RCWD action and to Johansen's memo relative to the manhole covers in area south of County Road E2. Council concurred that Johansen waterproof these manho les in ap ring of 1983. Uniform Fire Code Ordinance - Fire Chief Dave Koch Fire Ch ie f Dave Koch presented Councilman Maurice Johnson with a plaque, commending him for his many contributions to the fire service, on behalf of the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department. Koch responded to some of Counci1's concerns relative to the Uni- form Fire Code; explained that if any permits are iasued they should be by the municipality, and any permit fees charged, there- fore, should be paid to the municipality, not the fire depertment. Koch reported that Shoreview has had the Uniform Fire Code since 1977, and he knows of no problems; referred Council to letter from Mayor Wedell to Mayor Woodhurn, recommending the adoption of the Unifo rm Fire Code by Arden Hills. Koch explained that the standards established by the Code are considered to be desirable for residents and businesses. Koch explained that the Code provides for fire department inspe c- tion: noted the importance of knowing what is stored within a building prior to a fire emergency - e.g. chemicals, gases etc; noted that the Code also gives the fire department the righ t to enforce the standards (cannot enforce the Code, unless it is adopted by the City) . Af te r discussion Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council introduce Ordinance No. 229 by Title. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION - WILLIAM BAUER Wm. Bauer reported that all 10 franchises have been certified; ex- plained that franchise fees go the the cities. Bauer reported that the Advisory Committee met last week and unanimously recom- mends adop tion of the Joint and Cooperative Agreement: all 10 ci tiea should execute the agreement by Feb ruary 10th. Baue r re- po rted that the Cable Commission budget for next year is to be distributed to the Cities for comments by August and agreed to by all ci ties by November 1st. . Bauer explained that representation at present is 1 votl/5000 popula tion, amendable after 3 years: can then be converted to sub- scriber basis: noted that it takes 5 commun i ties to vote on an issue and 2/3 of votes cas t is proposed (at present vote is based on 2/3 of votes authorized) . In review of the Agreement, the following concerns were noted: 1.) Section 10, page 6 - would like wording clarified re audi t; suggested insertion of "shall cause "audit to be made. 2. ) There appears to be no constraints if budget is over spent. Bauer said that cities must only pay the amount budgeted: noted that deficit spending was not discussed. Council suggested that the agreement include the re- quirement to operate within the budget. -2-