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MR-DEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-JULY 205 2009 8 Ms. Aplikowski stated she would forward these comments to the board and encouraged a member of the community to begin thinking about taking her seat on the library board, as she would be stepping down in a year and a half. She felt it was crucial for the City of Arden Hills to have representation on this board. Ms. Aplikowski suggested the City print an article in the next newsletter regarding the library asking for additional support and volunteers. Councilmember McClung added that the Safe Routes to School bike route would be completed along E2. He indicated this would make the Arden Hills library more easily accessed in the future. The Council thanked Ms. Aplikowski for her service on the library Board, for working so diligently.for its citizens and for her report this evening. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to forward their comments to the library board along with investigating the costs associated with replacing the boiler at the library. C. Fire Budget—Fire Chief Tim Boehlke, Deputy Chief Ralph Adair City Administrator Moorse presented the City Council with a brief overview on the fire department budget. He noted the allocation percentages have been updated on the most current handout. City Administrator Moorse indicated the Cityi's cost-share changed from 28.4% to 28.1%. - City Administrator Moorse noted there were several related items to discuss tonight, one being the fire staffing proposal and the other being the 2010 fire budget. He explained the Fire Chief had a brief presentation for the Council and would be willing to answer any questions the Council may have. Fire Chief Boehlke reviewed several staffing models for the fire department indicating the suggested safety changes improve service and response times to the community. He explained there were currently 66 fire fighters, operating four fire stations covering 32 square miles of area. Fire Chief Boehlke noted the department was looking to staff two stations with three fire fighters each. He stated this would be implemented over a course of six years.