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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 2-26-90 Page 4 ARSENAL MEETING Councilmember Mahowald questioned if staff has received further information relative to the Arsenal Training Facility preconstruction meeting scheduled in March. . Clerk Administrator Berger advised he has discussed concerns relative to the training facility with Shoreview's City Manager Dwight Johnson and rechecked the building plans. Berger stated the Fire Chief has expressed concerns relative to the LJVFD providing fire services for the facility. Berger advised he will attend the meeting, along with the Planner and Fire Chief. There was discussion regarding if it is mandatory for LJVFD to provide services for this facility. Councilmember Malone questioned if there is a precedent set by other cities which have military facilities of this nature located within their boundaries. Fire Chief Winkel stated there may be funding available to provide services for the new facility. He explained the Arsenal has always provided its own fire service; in the past he was told not to worry about providing services because the Arsenal has its own fire department. Council concurred to direct the City Attorney to review the relationship between other municipalities with federal government facilities located in their cities and if funding is available for the LJVFD to provide fire services. . Park Director Buckley commented that he was advised the city would not be able to locate recreational facilities at this site for security reasons and noted there was no mention of the security fencing being located behind the proposed building. CENSUS UPDATE Acting Mayor Hansen reported on the census information she received at the RCLLG meeting; packets of information were provided for each Councilmember and the administrative staff at City Hall. MISCELLANEOUS Acting Mayor Hansen reminded Council of the joint meeting with School Board Officials, March 6, at 7:00 a.m. Hansen advised she will attend the Planning Commission meeting on March 7, due to the absence of Councilmember Growe. Hansen referred to letter received from a resident regarding a "St. Jude Chain Letter" which was received by mail; questioned if the City has any control relative to this type of mailing. She noted the letter was not signed. Councilmember Malone explained the resident could contact the postal service regarding the mailing. Acting Mayor Hansen thanked Park Director Buckley for submission of his long and short range goals. WATER UTILITY; ROSEVILLE CONNECT. Councilmember Malone questioned if Clerk Administrator Berger was prepared to discuss the water meter discrepancy relative to the water usage from the City of and the gallonage billed to Arden Hills residents. Roseville ~ Berger advised the Finance subcommittee is reviewing this matter and preparing a report for Council. He explained that two possible remedies were identified during discussions; certification of the Roseville connection water meters and checking Arden Hills commercial water meters. Berger stated the report will be available at a future meeting.