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Minutes of Special Council Meeting
Village of Arden Hills
Monday, June 1, 1987, 5:30 p.m.
Village Hall
~ Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Woodburn.
Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmembers Tom Sather, Nancy
Hansen, and Jeanne Winiecki
Councilmember Gary Peck
Clerk Administrator Patricia J. Morrison
Absent:
Also Present:
Long Range Fire Protection Plan
Alternatives were discussed, i.e.:
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Long term contract with Shoreview and North Oaks, with Lake
Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (as has existed in past).
Arden Hills construct and equip second station in Arden Hills and
remain in contract with Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department.
Short term contract with Shoreview and North Oaks, with
anticipation of future construction of second Arden Hills
station.
Arden Hills working with North Oaks on long term basis for
coverage from Station #2.
Do nothing.
Option of creating a Fire District.
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Discussion ensued as to:
- Purchasing of Station #1 at depreciated cost.
- That percentages remain fairly constant for three-city contribution
irregardless of method of computation (assessed value, runs,
population, etc.)
- Possibility of fire costs being treated budgetarily as department of
the City.
- The need for development of a Plan, and the need to follow through
with the Plan.
- Need to determine the level of acceptability for fire protection
services.
- Need to set standards.
- Need to differentiate between operational and capital costs for fire
protection.
- Need to look for possible sites for a second fire station in Arden
Hills to keep options open.
- Need for determination of ISO rating desired by City, desired level
of fire service wanted by residents.
- Method for ascertaining on-going accountability of the LJVFD.
- Desire to stay involved for fire services with the LJVFD.
- Need for a contingency plan with upcoming contract negotiations.
- The possibility and feasibility of purchasing Station #1 building
and equipment at the depreciated values, consideration of alternative
of moving Station #1.
- Need for consideration of hereafter purchasing equipment for LJVFD.
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Consensus of those present was to:
- (1) Stay with LJVFD.
- (2) Look for a site for second station in Arden Hills.
. - (3) Commence dialogue with LJVFD in conjunction with (1) and (2).
Further discussion followed relative to inclusion of matters, in long
range fire protection plan, of:
Adoption of a smoke detector ordinance.
Instigation of a fire prevention program.
Consideration of a full time fire investigator and. if the position
should be in the employ of the City or LJVFD. and, making this
position a consideration in contract negotiations.
Status of City's adoption of the State Fire Code.
Some of the suggested sites for Station #2 (one to two acres needed) were:
Highway 96 and Hamline area.
Bethel site.
Any area north of 694, Lexington to 35W.
Area south of Highway 96 and Old Snelling.
Area around Church, Highway 10 and 694.
Arsenal property, Corner Highway 96 and Lexington.
Expansion/addition to existing City Hall site.
Consensus was to have the Clerk Administrator contact the City Planner to
. request he determine sites available. and costs per site.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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~ Patricia J M r1son
Clerk Administrator
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Robert L. Woodburn
Mayor
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