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. . Minutes of Special Joint Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills/Shoreview December 27, 1986 Village Hall Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Acting Mayor Dale Hicks. Roll Call Present: Acting Mayor Dale Hicks, Nancy Hansen. Tom Sather, Gary Peck Shoreview Mayor Dick Wedell, Bob Weyandt, Dave McGraw, Tom Wegleitner, Dick Sundberg Also Present: Mike Black, Shoreview, Pat Morrison, Arden Hills Fire Chief Dan Winkel -- Deputy Chief Dave Christiansen Buildin~ Site for Fourth Station Three sites were discussed as possible locations for this station; Colestock site, on Lexington Ave. in Arden Hills Schoonover property, on County Road E in Shoreview Ramsey County Island Lake Park, County Road E and Victoria, in Shoreview In discussing the Schoonover site, Wedell stated that: 1. The parcel would be split, with the fire station located on the westerly 200 square feet, being 8 acres, at $60,000; 2. Soil samples indicated best placement for station would be at front portion, at a cost of between $130,000 - $140,000 for soil correction; 3. Utilities cost would be $60.000; 4. Approval would be needed from Corp of Engineers, DNR and RCWD. Hicks and Hansen questioned response time to Arden Hills with Island Lake site, possible delayed response time due to train schedules; as it would involve a land swap, if Arden Hills would be expected to pay any land costs or just portion of construction costs: and, possible neighborhood objections. Wedell advised that: 1. Island Lake site land is not a big issue with Shoreview: Shoreview Council member suggested $1.00 Arden Hills' share; 2. He had discussed special legislation with affected legislators: that it was consensus legislation would pass, with exception of Bennett; 3. Sewer would have to be brought in; water is already available; 4. He was aware of only one possible neighbor's concern. Morrison discussed Colestock site, and advised: 1. The full 2-1/2 acre parcel would cost $2.95 per foot, or $322,000: 2. The back, portion of lot (plus 45 foot flag for access) of 1.2 acres would cost $2.20 per foot, or $115.225.00. 3. The owner would sell back parcel of 1.2 acres (and possibly up to 1.5 acres) with contingency that Arden Hills' Council rezone front portion of site to B-2; and 4. There were no apparent soil proplems, judging from 1978 soil borings, with possible minimum soil problems in front part of 45 foot flag. Shoreview representative advised that Ramsey County is considering purchase of the site north of County Road E, east of Lexington, and north of Soo Line Railroad for a County service center. Concern was again expressed about the response time from Island Lake site to . Arden Hills. Asked about recruitment of firefighters from this location, Winkel stated that it may be a problem because of proximity of apartments; established residential area would be preferred. Hicks asked how solid the $140,000 soil correction costs were; Wedell stated they could possibly be reduced by $20,000. Hicks stated he preferred Colestock site over Island Lake; did not think Colestock site should be eliminated; suggested Arden Hills make an offer and give them a week to respond. Winkel advised he thought the Colestock site would be satisfactory, even with the long drive. Shoreview Council member suggested an option to buy, with contingencies, be submitted on the Schoonover site, and simultaneously, proposed legislation on the Island Lake site be submitted. Black (Shoreview) advised that if the Schoonover site is not chosen, about 10% costs would be payable with option. Winkel advised he would prefer Schoonover site over Island Lake site.