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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 08-23-1986 '- ~ Minutes of Special Joint Council Meeting Shoreview City Hall August 23, 1986 Shoreview City Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Meeting of the City Councils ,of the Cities of Shoreview and Arden Hills was called to order by Mayor Richard A. Wedell, at the City Hall, 4665 North Victoria, Shoreview, MN, August 23, 1986, at 9:38 a.m. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Hansen, Sather, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh . Shoreview Mayor Wedell, Councilmembers McGraw, Sundberg and Weyandt Construction of Joint Fire Station The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of jointly participating in the construction of a fire station to serve the southern portions of our communities. Councilmember Hansen expressed concern about ending up with multiple contracts with Lake Johanna. She stated that Fire Consultant Bill Quirk had been very positive about using the existing stations and joining with Shoreview for the construction of another fire station. Councilmember Sather said Arden Hills needs to cover the central and southern areas of their community. He stated that the next option is to join with Shoreview for a station in the southern part. There are two ways that Arden Hills can do this. 1. Arden Hills can enter into a contract with Lake Johanna and have them lease space to Arden Hills. 2. Arden Hills could participate with Shoreview in the building, equipping, and manning of the station. There was concern expressed about the number of parties being involved and the possibility of eJperiencing further delays in the construction of the station. Councilmember Hansen stated some of the alternatives that were discussed in the construction or changing locations for a fire station to serve just Arden Hills. She stated that it would be advisable to have one station in a central location to serve both communities acknowledging the basic problem that there is no one good location. BudRet for Fire Station Councilmember Weyandt initiated a discussion regarding how the cities would pay for this. He suggested budgeting for individual stations such as Station #1 would be the complete responsibility of Arden Hills; Station #2, the financial responsibility would be split between Shoreview and North Oaks; Station #3 would be the responsibility of Shoreview; and Station #4 would be split between Arden Hills and Shoreview. Specific equipment for specific areas would be paid for by the main employers. This could be advantageous to various employers in the City if specific equipment would reduce insurance rates. Councilmember Sather said this may have potential if we could identify the savings. , . Special Council Meeting, August 23, 1986 Page 1 In summary, Councilmember Weyandt stated that the budget responsibilities would be with the city where that station exists. Mayor Wedell suggested that we define the mission of the various stations. Councilmember McGraw believed that there will be separate contracts and there followed discussion of the nature of the contracts as they affect the various cities and the stations. . Nancy Hansen expressed concern regarding the availability of daytime fire fighters. Discussion followed regarding hiring alternatives. It was the consensus of the councilmembers present that: 1. The staffs of Arden Hills and Shoreview should work together in identifying a site location. 2. A report should be fotwarded to the councils in approximately two weeks. 3. Fire Consultant Bill Quirk should submit a list of equipment for this fourth station. 4. The staff work with the ISO to identify cost savings. 5. Find out if the ratings for the cities of Arden Hills and Shoreview will be changed. It was also the consensus of those present that land for the station should be acquired in 1986 and hopefully construction started in the same year. MeetinR with North Oaks and Arden Hills The next meeting was scheduled in three weeks on September 13, 1986 at the City of Arden Hills at 9:30 a.m. Councilmember Sundberg inquired about the status of the City of North Oaks and it was directed that a letter be forwarded to North Oaks explaining what was discussed today and inviting them to the September 13 meeting. .1 Adiourrunent Meeting was adjourned at 10:47 a.m. ~!?Jln/~/. Charlotte McNiesh - Clerk Administrator ~*.~~--. Robert L. Woodburn Mayor (MInutes prepared by Gary Dickson, Shoreview) ,