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Worksession Nlinutes 5 July 21, 1994 Malone said that with the increased number of contracts, he would like to see a benefit to the City. Winkel agreed but the increased number of customers allows the fire department to hold the line on costs and to also hold costs at the same level for the City's contribution to the Firefighters Pension Association. Malone asked who have the equity stakes in Station #2. Winkel said that the operating budget for Station #2 is paid by Shoreview and North Oaks. Malone said the Arden Hills funded Station #1 but do not have an equity stake in it; yet Station #2 benefits Shoreview and North Oaks alot more than Arden Hills. Winkel reported that Station #2 is a first responder station and is closer to Shoreview and North Oaks, so it seems that these cities have primary use of this station. Mayor Probst asked who holds the title to the property; Arden Hills has funded vehicles and equipments, yet have no equity stake in the station. He would like to have the contract re-evaluated. Malone stated that it is unfair that the small revenue coming in from the fire contracts is being put into the Fire Department's Capital Improvement Plan despite the $100,000 annual payment. He too thinks that Shoreview and North Oaks receiving the "lion's share" of the service. f. Operating Transfer - Cindy Severtson regorted a decrease in shade tree needs. She is seeing less usage for this service. The Council asked her how desirable a"Tree City" designation is since there will be no further increase in funds or use for these services. SeveRson reported that originally, it was very important as it focused on a need to preserve and increase the tree stock in the community. Now Arden Hills is working to maintain the trees that have been planted. Dave Winkel now spends about 5% of his time working on the trees rather than the original 15% of his time. Also, less money is required to remove diseased/dead trees. g. Operating Transfers Out - Building of new Public Works/City Hall facilit}+. h. Animal Control - Brian Fritsinger reported that ACSI is paid $525/month for their services. There is an anticipated increased need for cat cantrol but the cost will remain the same for 1995. i. Cable TV - This will be the same as 1994. It is anticipated that due to changes in technology, there will be an increase in franchise fees and revenues. j. Recycling - This item will remain the same for 1995. The Council discussed the possibility of going out for bids later this year or by mid-year 1995. They all had received inquiries from a number of haulers had indicated interest in participating in a future bidding process. k. Planning - There is an increase of $ I400 in this line item due to the purchase of Planning software package that will provide a Zoning and permit tracking program. Otherwise, the department budget will stay the same for 1995. i. TCAAP - This is the "wildcard" for the 1995 bu.dget. City Administrator