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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 30, 1998 DRAFT 12 , The LJVFD representative pointed out that, in researching the dissolution clause, it was e determined that if the Fire Department was not fulfilling its charter as a non-profit organization, the Department would have to be dissolved by the Court. Councilmember Malone reiterated that the Fire Department would not be protected if the City stopped payment. Mayor Probst indicated the Arden Hills Fire Protection Contract does not have to be identical to the other city's as there are three different cities involved. Mr, Fritsinger concurred and noted the reserved Section 13 of the agreement allows the individual cities to include separate language if the other cities do not feel it was appropriate for their contracts. Mayor Probst reiterated the need for a review of the document to confirm the references to the "City" and the "Cities of Arden Hills and North Oaks" are corrected, The motion carried (3-1, Councilmember Larson opposed). The LJVFD representative expressed his appreciation to Mr. Fritsinger for his involvement in the negotiations. B. Resolution #98-72, Rescheduling the Public Hearing in the matter ofthe 1999 Street Improvement Project, West Round Lake Road Mr, Fritsinger explained, at the November 9,1998 City Council meeting, the Council adopted e Resolution #98-63, Receiving the Preliminary Report in the matter of the 1999 Street Improvement Project, West Round Lake Road (phase II), and scheduled a public hearing on December 14, 1998 for the proposed improvement. Prior to adoption of this resolution, much discussion occurred concerning the estimated costs and funding sources of Alternative "B" (two- lane divided with raised median and turn lanes) and "D" (two-lane undivided with center turn lane), Specifically, certain members of the Council indicated a desire to see a side-by-side comparison of Alternatives "B" and "D". In addition, Staffwas asked to provide an update on the use of tax increment financing (TIF) based proceeds/future TIF revenue streams, Mr, Fritsinger stated the initial resolution was approved with a 3-2 vote. As the project moves forward, there was a requirement that any project being considered for assessment be approved by the Council with a four-fifths vote. The information to be presented should assist the City Council in determining how the project should proceed, and allow for a more informative public hearing, Mr. Fritsinger indicated that City Engineer, Mr. Brown, had provided information which compares Alternatives "B" and "D" and includes additional information related to Alternative "B" and the resulting reduction of cost. Mr, Fritsinger indicated that, following Mr, Brown's presentation, Mr. Post will provide information regarding the revenue sources for the project. Councilmember Malone suggested referring to Alternatives "B" as the median alternative, and e "D" as the non-median alternative the simplify the discussions, Mr, Brown indicated at the November 9, 1998 City Council meeting the question was brought up regarding the cost of Alternative B. He had stated at that time that the cost had been reduced,