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Minutes of Special Council Meeting Tuesday, March 27, 1984 Page Two training 25 additional volunteers were dIstributed. Projected costs for three citIes Is $1,023,599, yearly cost for operating the third station is estimated at $98,000. A proposed plan, spreadIng costs over a three-year period, shows the cIties paying $50,000 of land plus Interest costs, fire department $60,000. In reviewing the estimates, following statements were made: - Building cost estimates of $71/sq. ft. for the two story building are high. Koch said this was based on data f~om the 1983 Firemen's Almanac: Dickson said Informal dis- cussion with some local architects Indicated $50+/sq. ft. . - Land cost seems high. Koch said property owner based this on on an equlyalent of $30,OOO/lot for residentIal sites. Mayor Woodburn noted that the Arden HIlls costs for fire protection had about tripled from 1977 to 1984, but the number of volunteers and pieces of equipment had remained constant. Koch stated that equipment was sorely In need of replacement in 1977 and replace- ment costs have Increased substantially. The current formula for sharing fire protection costs for the three municIpalities, based on estimated market values, was discussed. CouncIl members from Arden Hills and North Oaks said they did not feel the current formula Is appropriate for cost sharing of the proposed station. Mayor Wedell said Shorevlew needs the extra protection of the proposed station at County Road I. If the other cities do not participate, an alternative Is for Shorevlew to fund It and deduct the market values of properties north of STH 96 from total values of three cities. Mayor Johnson said he would like to see some figures reflecting effect of Shorevlew values north of STH 96 being deducted. Mayor Woodburn and Councilman Hicks said they could see some benefit to Arden Hills from the third station, Woodburn said he could possibly -"sell" 10%. The data prepared by the Fire Department shows costs spread over a three year period, Cities would like to see impact of longer financing period. Gary Dickson agreed to have hIs staff prepare data reflecting 5, 10 and 20 year financing plans. Councl Is agreed to discuss the additional data at up-comIng Council meetings and to respond by May 15th. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ~~!lkd Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator 1l,A~~ Robert l. Woodburn Mayor . Next Regular Council Meeting wi I I be April 9th at the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.