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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-APRIL 20, 2009 8 Finance Director Iverson stated she could gather this information and report back to Council. Discussion ensued regarding the future capital expenses projected for the Fire Department and how these expenses are shared by the City. Councilmember Holden stated her biggest concern was with the percentages and how they were developed. Fire Chief Boehlke stated these percentages are to be reviewed annually based on the calls and responses of the Fire Department. Councilmember Holden questioned when the needs assessment study would be complete. Fire Chief Boehlke explained that this was in draft form and went to the Board for discussion a few meetings back. He indicated he hoped this would be ready at the next Board meeting. Councilmember McClung indicated that the needs assessment study was discussed to review the needs across the entire department. He explained that this was broken down by station in the capital budget and City. The City of Arden Hills was responsible for Station #1. Councilmember McClung explained that a study on the condition of Fire Station #1 was never completed. Mayor Harpstead stated there was another study discussing the response time of the fire department and how the call time can be reduced. He indicated this impacts strategic issues of the fire department. Mayor Harpstead explained that the historic staffing model may need to be readjusted with the department based on this information and the fact that this is a volunteer department. He added that a new station may not be needed in order to meet the response times decided as an objective but would require a new staffing model, which would trade capital for operational expenses. Deputy Chief Ralph Adair indicated the restructuring of the staff would greatly - impact the capital budget. He stated this was being reviewed at this time and was difficult because it involved three cities, all with varying needs. Mr. Adair