02-17-09-WS - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - FEBRUARY 17, 2009 7 Councilmember Holden asked if an analysis was going to be completed on Fire Station #1 before proceeding with improvements. City Administrator Moorse stated that the fire station mayor may not need to be replaced, that this information was uncertain. He indicated the roof was being monitored at this time due to the fact it was leaking in the truck bay area. Councilmember Holden suggested C be the priority with G as well, to assure that the building is maintained and not falling apart. Councilmember Grant stated Item 3A, 3B and 3C, ensuring the most effective and efficient delivery of public safety services to the community needs to have additional discussion so that each contract was well thought through each year for the benefit of the residents. Mayor Harpstead stated having objective and measurable timelines would benefit the City in this area. Councilmember Grant suggested the Council negotiate out of the street car and/or the power deputy for next year's contract. He indicated the contract could also be extended for one year and not renewed for three. Mayor Harpstead summarized after the Council's discussion that Items 3A and 3C were priorities with an understanding of where the City was with a recommendation by September of each year on the public safety contracts. He felt that Item F should drive A and C, and not vice versa, keeping the City focused on their needs. Mayor Harpstead asked that the staff point person be assigned for these items to provide the Council with a future contact on this issue. Mayor Harpstead moved onto Item 4 and asked how these items should be prioritized by the Council. Councilmember Grant added an Item regarding interim facilities, covering infrastructure, operations, cost structures, agreements, etc. He explained that this information was lost with the change of City staff.