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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - MAY 21, 2007 13 Councihnember Holmes stated she attended a library meeting where the Arden Hills Library closing was discussed. Mayor Harpstead inteIj ected and stated the Ramsey County library is in the third year of its Capital Plan and second phase of its Expansion Plan. He reported that Ramsey County would consider contributing funds to create a larger regional library in the Arden Hills area. Councilmember McClung reported the PTRC will be presenting information at the July work session. Councihnember McClung reported that he attended the Fire Department Board of Directors meeting where authorization was given to accept bids to replace the pumper truck. He stated the lowest bid was accepted from General Safety in the amount of $429,909. He commented there are about $15,000 of accessories increasing the bid to $446,000 authorized by the Board. He reported the LJFD board agreed to pay for the chassis out of the General Fund with the remainder to be paid the first quarter of 200S. He commented that the cost to replace the pumper and the chiefs vehicle was approximately $460,000 in the LJFD Fire Department's aunual budget. A discussion on the Fire Department budget ensued. Councilmember Holden reported she attended a meeting with the National Guard on May 21,2007. She stated the National Guard indicated an easement to access the ball fields would be given to the City. She stated the National Guard would present a plan to the City Council during a work session. She suggested sending copies of the City's congressional letters to the Guard. Councilmember Holden reported the National Guard is interested building a new armory in Arden Hills. She commented that the proposed community center would include basketball courts and ball fields. She commented housing units and dormitories would be also be included in this project. Councilmember McClung reported that emergency management for the state of Minnesota may also be located at this facility. Councilmember Holden asked about the manufactured home community meeting. She stated she read a relocation consultant would be at this meeting. She indicated it was her understanding the City would meet with representatives from the manufactured home community. City Administrator Wolfe replied the City will have an expert on relocation available at the public meeting.