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ARDEN HILLS CITY COt JNCIL - MAY 26. 1998 16 Councilmember Aplikowski indicated a willingness to research the sprinkler system fee issue. . Council member Aplikowski inquired regarding the status of the City's emergency preparedness plan. Councilmember Malone stated the Council asked Staff to check several references. Mr. Stafford stated he contacted the cities New Brighton and Mounds View who provided good reference recommendations. He stated he also contacted Attorney Filla about the ramifications of this plan and he advised the City could implement it in the Code of Ordinances. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to retain Mark Bishop to prepare an emergency preparedness plan at a cost not to exceed $500. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Council member Aplikowski reported the Finance Committee reviewed the assessment policy and reached a recommendation which will be presented in writing at the Council Worksession. She advised this was not a unanimous recommendation. Council member Aplikowski reported on the upcoming Ramsey County League of Cities meeting with school officials to discuss demographics and how that impacts cities. She invited all to attend, if possible. Councilmember Malone reviewed the costs of various highway projects which were very costly and noted the relatively low cost, in comparison, of the proposed Highway 96 projects within the . City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Malone updated the Council regarding AMM who is considering a recommendation to the Metropolitan Council relative to privatization of the sewage treatment questions. Mayor Probst noted the City must approve the Highways 10 and 96 improvement project prior to Mn/DOT proceeding and the City is currently at its maximum point of leverage to assure this roadway is right for the community. He asked Staff and the City Engineer to closely review this project to assure adequate access, etc. Mayor Probst stated he was anonymously copied a letter regarding services of the Ramsey County Sheriff. He advised he provided this letter to Mr. Post. Mayor Probst announced the next 1-35W Corridor Collation meeting will be held tomorrow night. He reported they are continuing to move forward and advised of a number of RFP issues that will be addressed. Mayor Probst noted the mention of the formation of new block clubs. He stated he would like to know the number of block clubs in Arden Hills. Mayor Probst provided a brief review of the May Department Reports and made comments on . several items. He noted the number of compliments on the work of Building Official Scherbel, the three issues identified for Code enforcement, and the upcoming Day in the Park event.