08-11-10 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 11, 2010 With regard to the building, Morelan noted that work was completed on renovating an open space to a conference room. Meeting space is tight in the station given the number of active committees the department has. He also noted that window caulking has been completed, but the department is still looking into some needed concrete caulking. Morelan then reviewed additional discussion items noting that the Little Canada Fire Department has entered into a temporary agreement with Roseville relative to co-response in the Kice Street/Highway 36 area. Response from both cities is being impacted by the bridge project. Next discussed was The issue of a first right of refusal for 331 East Little Canada Road. Morelan noted that the Fire Department is interest in the property for parking expansion, and potentially building expansion if Allina Medical were to locate in the station. The City Administrator indicated that he has not contacted the property owner, but would do so. Morelan then reviewed the issue of hydrant replacement noting that as streets are reconstruction attention should be given to hydrant replacement and whether or not additional hydrants are needed. Morelan reported a recent multiple vehicle fire on Ryan Drive pointing out there is no water main in his area. The City Administrator indicated that at the time the Frattalone property redevelops the urstallation of water main in this area will likely happen. Morelan commented that he understands that the City Engineer has engineering standards for hydrants within a certain radius. However, these standards do not always work in reality. The City Administrator suggested that the Fire Department provide a list of problem areas for review. It was also noted that there ai•e very few areas of the city without water and the addition of water in the area of Terrace Heights Mobile Home Park will happen yet this year. The next matter discussed was the City's ability to recover costs for Fire Department response to freeway calls. It was noted that the City of Vadnais Heights does do this, billing insurance compa~ries for fire department response time. The City Administrator indicated that he would discuss this matter with the Vadnais Heights City Administrator. The next item on the agenda was review of the Fire Department Equipment Replacement Funding Plata Committee. "1 he City Administrator reviewed his August 6, 2010 report in detail highlighting the Vehicle Replacement Schedule that was developed by the Committee. The estimated replacement guideline is as follows and is dependent on factors such as equipment condition, safety, etc.: Aerials - 25 Years Pumpers - 22 Years Command/Rescue Vehicles - 25 Years Grass Rig/Piclo-up Vehicles- 14 Years 3