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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-APRIL 20, 2009 9 explained the direction at this time was to staff one station, which would reduce the need for capital put into Station #1, along with equipment savings. Mayor Harpstead stated that joint powers agreements could be explored with North Oaks for the extreme northeast areas of the coverage. Mr. Adair stated the staffing model that is being explored would allow the part time employees to know when they are going to work and when they are going to be off. Mayor Harpstead indicated the CIP was based upon the current operational model of the Lake Johanna Fire Department and not the proposed staffing model Councilmember Holden questioned the department's philosophy on the CIP and which items were needs versus wants. Fire Chief Boehlke indicated the rising costs for items are greatly affecting the budget along with staff cycling in and out of the department. He explained capital budget items are needs that exceed $5,000. Fire Chief Boehlke stated that items were not spent unless there was a need, explaining that items slide from year to year until needed. Councilmember Holden asked if fire department building meeting rooms could be open for public use. Fire Chief Boehlke stated this has been tried in the past but has been a concern with how to keep the residents from getting into spaces they don't belong. He stated future improvements could be done in such a way to make this possible. Mayor Harpstead thanked the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief for their time and information. E. Lift Station #7 Public Works Director Hoag presented the City Council with information on Lift Station #7. He reviewed answers to the questions asked by Council last week. Public Works Director Hoag noted he spoke with the City Attorney regarding this issues with the lift station and that it was his opinion the City could move forward with the purchase and repair of the pumps while enforcing the Ordinance.