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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 06-01-1987 . . 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.: 1. 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. 2. 3. 4. ~ 5. 6. . 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. . . 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. / ai~4td~ ~ Patricia J M r1son Clerk Administrator ;;( ~d~ Robert L. Woodburn Mayor .