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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 17, 2010 10 LD Lake Johanna Fire Department Contract Budget Discussion (continued) Councilmember McClung did not remember this issue ever coming before the Council for a formal vote and was only discussed informally at a work session meeting. He requested staff look back into the minutes to see if formal action was taken. Finance Director Iverson stated she would look into the minutes and report back to Council. Mayer Harpstead indicated the major concern with the fire department at this time was proof from them that they can provide the service needed to Arden Hills based on their new crew model. This information has not been provided to the City and the performance has not been demonstrated. The final approval with the duty crews was an April 1 St decision. PP y p Councilmember Holden questioned how often the formula was reconfigured by the department. Finance Director Iverson explained this was rolling based on the numbers every five years. Action would need to be taken by the Board to review the formula. Councilmember McClung felt the Council needed to either commit to the six year plan or find another option for fire protection. The Board would want to know the intent of the City. Mayor Harpstead stated if the expansion of medical calls becomes part of the allocation mechanism for the fire department costs, the community would have the City's portion grow due to Presbyterian Homes. Councilmember McClung agreed. Mayor Harpstead reiterated that at this time, the fire department's focus should be on fire emergencies. Mayor Harpstead asked for a motion to extend the meeting as it was over the three hour limit. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to extend the meeting to 9:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously(5-0). E. Ramsey County Sheriff's Contracting Community Budget Discussion Finance Director Iverson reviewed the Ramsey County Sheriff's contract with the Council. She stated she met with George Altendorfer to go over the budget to better understand how the budget came about and what the rationale was behind it. There was a seven person board with each member receiving one vote. Councilmember McClung indicated the City has a year-to-year contract with the Sheriffs Department that Arden Hills has not approved the contract for 2010. He was fine with this arrangement until after the elections were complete.