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I.~'. ID1 ,,1\ ~ l w In.. tf'!J ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 27. 1998 10 Mr. Fritsinger informed Councilmembers that the Arden Hills Fire Department would like to . utilize the existing City Hall to practice activities. The Fire Department would not burn down the entire City Hall but would hold practice drills indoors. Mr. Fritsinger stated that staff was checking with the insurance company to assure there are no liability issues with the proposed acti vities. Mr. Fritsinger informed Councilmembers that the City Managers' Conference \vas being held from Wednesday, May 6 through Friday, May 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Hicks inquired if the State requires Fire Departments to have an asbestos check. Mr. Fritsinger stated it was required which is the reason the Fire Department will not burn the City Hall structure. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she intended to attend the League meeting in June. Councilmember Keim clarified that the move to the new City Hall was a temporary one. Staff should know that Councilmembers understand the need for a permanent space. Mayor Probst urged all to attend the League Conference in Duluth this year. Mayor Probst inquired if the Spring clean-up attracted large citizen participation. Mr. Ringwald . stated that the clean-up had large participation. Mayor Probst noted the suggested postponement for renaming the park by Cindy Walsh, Park and Recreation Director, until other issues are resolved. The Council concurred with this suggestion. Mayor Probst inquired about the slow pace of the Gateway Fourteenth Street construction project. Mr. Brown stated that the project was moving at a slow pace due to low staffing in construction crews. Mayor Probst informed that he received a copy of the EA W report and suggested a meeting with the Mayor and City Manager of Shoreview to assure they clearly understand the position of Arden Hills. Coul1cilmember Aplikowski inquired if anyone ean dig a well to water their lawn. Mr. Fritsinger stated that one can utilize existing wells but they have to comply with the State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources guidelines on any new wells. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired whether one is charged for using a sprinkling system when the water enters the sewer system. Mr. Terry Post, City Aecountant, stated that residents are charged a flat sanitary sewer rate, no . additional fees are levied upon them.