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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 2,1998 DRAFT 11 , Councilmember Malone stated that the City of Arden Hills as well as cities of North Oaks and Shoreview had free standing contracts for fire protection with the Lake Johanna Fire Department. . Up until 10 years ago the three cities had a Joint Powers Agreement. The Joint Powers Agreement fell apart because each of the cities had different ideas of what is adequate fire protection. The result of this is that the Fire Department now has three different contracts for the three cities, Councilmember Malone explained that the Fire Department has essentially gone unmanaged for the past ten years. Approximately one year ago a Task Force was developed in Arden Hills which resulted in the return of the Joint Powers Agreement. The Board would be staffed by two representatives from each of the City Councils and two members from the Fire Department and will take on an advisory role. Councilmember Malone stated that the City of Arden Hills authorized a new contract with the Fire Department which in theory is a 20-year contract. The contract allows for five-year incremental reviews and cities and the Fire Department have the ability to consider termination of the agreement by adoption of a resolution and a one-year notice. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Nelson stated that he had read in the newspaper that the Planning Case for the West Round Lake Road improvement project was passed with a vote of3-2 and asked who were the declining votes, Councilmember Malone explained that Mayor Probst and Councilmember . Keim voted against the motion to elect the non-median altemative. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if the West Round Lake Road improvement project will take into consideration the lack of lighting along the road, Councilmember Malone indicated that street lighting is included in the plan, Commissioner Sand asked if there has been any discussion of installing signs directing people to the current City Hall location. Councilmember Malone explained that this had been discussed, however, a decision has not been made. Commissioner Baker stated that he had read in the newspaper that the road improvement project is to be funded through the General Fund and asked why it will not be partially funded through the TIF program. Councilmember Malone explained that there is not enough money in the TIF fund. Mr, Ringwald explained that the intersection project is being funded by TIF. The reconstruction of the road from the Nott building to the south will not be covered by TIF because it is not considered a necessary improvement for the development of the site. Commissioner Sand referred to Councilmember Malone's statement that the City is attempting to get the I-35W bridge into the TIP program. He asked if the City has taken a position with regard to the design of the bridge and its effect on the path which runs through Ramsey County. He noted that there had been a safety issue with the trail crossing the bridge. Mr, Ringwald indicated that the City Council may have taken a position of opposition, however, it has not yet . funneled up to the TIP. Commissioner Sand asked if, by including the project in TIP, does it mean the City is agreeing to the design of the bridge, Councilmember Malone stated that it does not.