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- - . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 9-11-89 Page 7 EVP (C~nt'd) Counci1member Malone questioned if there are any studies which show a reduction in fire losses due to the system installation. Fire Chief Winkel explained he is not aware of any studies to document a reduction in fire losses; pointed out the main concern is the safety of all emergency vehicles responding in emergency situations. He noted the main users of the EVP system will be Ramsey County Sheriffs Department and Health One vehicles. Winkel explained the signalization project is being installed due to the projections for increased traffic along the main streets in conjunction with the proposed new Target Store. Counci1member Hansen questioned what the costs will be to place the necessary equipment in the vehicles to activate the EVP system. Winkel stated it would cost approximately $1,500.00 for the activating unit; if the unit is installed in the vehicle light-bars the cost is approximately $1,000.00. He explained that some of the fire department equipment already has the necessary equipment. There was discussion relative to costs for installation. It was noted that not all intersections have to be done at this time; the equipment can be added in the future. Winkel suggested the main line intersections be done at this time and that Council consider future installation at the following intersections: Hamline Avenue/Highway 96 and Highway 96/Lexington Avenue, and 1-694. Soler stated the City of Shoreview approved EVP in all directions as outlined in Alternative A; if Arden Hills favors Alternate B, only those intersections will be done. Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that Council approve the Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption System Alternate B, as proposed in conjunction with the Ramsey County Public Works Signalization Projects Nos. SAP-615-13 and 62-651-24. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Councilmember Hansen questioned if the funding for these projects would be included in the 1990 Budget. The Clerk Administrator advised that MSA funds are available, however, Council will make the determination for funding of the project. WATER TOWER STRATEGY Council was referred to the report of Engineer Maurer dated August, 1989, relative to the city water tower. Engineer Maurer station appears explained there briefly summarized the report and advised that a booster pumping to be the most reasonable solution to filing the new tower; are several option for design and placement of such a facility. Maurer recommended Council consider an updating of the City's 22 year old water study be completed prior to making a final decision on the booster station issue. He referred to a time schedule listed on page 9 of his report for completion of the water study and Council action. Council questioned the cost of updating the water study.