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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 17, 2010 6 LC Parks Maintenance Management Plan (continued) Mayor Harpstead stated the City could not allow cleats in certain areas if this was the main concern. Councilmember Holden suggested Bethel be contacted as well to hold them accountable. Park and Recreation Manager Olson thanked the Council for their input and stated she would continue to work through the hours involved with completing these goals. She reviewed an updated color trail map with Council. Councilmember Holden requested the trail map be placed on the City's website to allow residents to review the trail mileage. Mayor Harpstead suggested the City easements also be added to the trail map as these areas would allow public walking access. D. Lake Johanna Fire Department Contract Budget Discussion Finance Director Iverson reviewed the Lake Johanna Fire Department contract with the Council. Her intent was not to discuss the budget in detail, but rather to explain further how the Board works, how decisions were being made, who was responsible, etc. This would provide the Council with further information on how to address issues in the future. Discussion ensued regarding the Fire Board and how it was currently represented. Finance Director Iverson stated the representative from Council needs to know the concerns of Council to represent and vote appropriately at meetings. Mayor Harpstead indicated the JPA Advisory Board remains in place unless terminated by one or more of the Councils. The City of Arden Hills has not agreed to terminate this Board and requested that Staff see if one of the other entities has terminated this Board. Councilmember McClung requested Staff find out why the Joint Powers Board stopped meeting and how the Fire Department Board of Directors became the only Board that meets. Mayor Harpstead stated he would like to see the Lake Johanna Fire Department's policy on how they handle budget surpluses, also on disposable capital assets which deals directly with Fire Station 1. He would also like to understand how the proceeds on capital are handled and would like to see the funds stay within the capital side of the organization and not flow through to the operating side of the department. Mayor Harpstead requested information on the minimum certification standards for the department. This would give the City a baseline to hold the department accountable in the future. City Administrator Klaers questioned how the City should respond if no formal policies were in place.