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~ . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 30 Page four Report of Fire Board MeetinR of September 26 Hansen reported that Shoreview requests a letter response from Arden Hills relative to the City's interest in a south station; explained that if Arden Hills is interested, Shoreview will look at a location centrally located to serve both cities. If Arden Hills is not interested, Shoreview will pursue a location closer to Victoria and 1-694; noted that Shoreview is looking now for land for the south station. Some of the concerns expressed by Council were: - number of additional firefighters and equipment needed to operate another station. - adequacy of response time with our existing two stations; noted that there. probably are some inconvenient locations for the existing stations to reach. . In discussion, Council concurred that it needs to know response times. It was the general consensus that there are too many variables for a decision tonight. McNiesh was requested to invite Fire Chief Dave Koch to attend the next Council meeting to provide some answers relative to response times, adequacy of equipment, etc; and was requested to relay Council's action to Shoreview's manager. Public Works Union Contract Council was referred to IUOE proposal for the contract years 1986-87 (dated 9/25/85). Council referred the proposal to Sather to work with negotiator for a recommendation to Council. OTHER BUSINESS Request for Traffic LiRht Hansen reported receipt of several requests for a traffic light at Highway 96 and Hamline; reported there is an apparent stacking of cars during peak traffic hours. PlanninR Commission MeetinR on October 2 Hicks to be absent. Hansen will attend as Council liaison. Speed Limit Violations It was reported that several speeding tickets have been issued on Snelling Avenue, north of Highway 51. Peck reported that traffic on County Road E also exceeds the posted speed limit. Concern was expressed for the safety of walkers, joggers and bikers. McNiesh reported that the Sheriff plans a concentrated speed check on Snelling; she will request that the speed check be extended to County Road E as well. It was also reported that there have been frequent incidents of cars going through the stop, in both directions. Traffic Controls at New BriRhton Road and County Road E Sather reported that the 4-way stop signs have been installed at New Brighton Road and County E; feels they are effective. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH 1986 Law Enforcement ARreement After discussion, Hansen moved. seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution N6:85-55 ~approving~the 1986 taw Enforcement Agreement, and'authorize execution thereof. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . Park Department Hand Mower Purchase Council was referred to Buckley's memo of September 25, 1985, recommending the purchase of a Toro commercial rotary mower from Minnesota Toro Corporation. Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the purchase from Minnesota Toro Corporation at $383.95. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Resolution No. 85-52, ApportioninR Assessments for Impr. No. W-P-SS-76-l, (Arnble/Laska/Hohn) Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-52, RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS RELATING TO IMPROVEMENT W-P-SS-76-1. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0)