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DRAFT ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 30,1998 11 I . Councilmember Malone stated he would support the contract because it was better than the current agreement. He noted that there was a need for longevity within the Fire Department and, although the contract could run for 20 years, it was essentially a one-year contract, Mayor Probst indicated he too would be in support of the agreement. Through the negotiations, Arden Hills had raised a number of issues which have been addressed. He expressed his agreement with Councilmember Larson regarding the length of the term, however, it truly was a one-year agreement. There are options available to the City if it was determine necessary to tenninate the agreement, Mayor Probst stated the proposal was a great step forward compared to the previous agreement. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed her concern that, as three different Councils change personalities, will the agreement stand the test of time, Councilmember Larson stated, regarding the comments made by the Fire Department representative, a pension benefit was important in recruiting volunteers, However, those who join the Department ten years from now will not have any greater assurance of a pension. Mayor Probst referred to the question raised earlier about the potential addition of a default clause. He asked Staff for assistance in what action should be taken with regard to this issue. Mr, Fritsinger suggested there would be two items Staff would look for in the action taken by the . Council. First was direction on the term language and whether or not this should be included. On the issue of default, he would suggest the Council direct Staff to work with the City Attorney and the two other communities to determine the appropriateness of the default language. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #98-69, Authorizing the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Arden Hills, North Oaks and Shoreview Fire Protection Board. Mayor Probst pointed out that none of the discussion thus far had been related to the Joint Powers Agreement. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #98-68, Authorizing Execution of the Fire Protection Service Contract conditioned on: I. The addition oflanguage which would allow either side to declare a default and, due to extenuating circumstances, tenninate the contract. 2. The addition oflanguage requiring the City Council to take action in order e to extend the term of the contract. Councilmember Malone pointed out the idea of default would be due only to a major default. From the Fire Department's point of view it would be if the City were to cease payment, from the City's point of view it would be if the Fire Department stopped providing fire protection.