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Mayor Rafferty inquired of Public Safety Director John Swenson and Deputy Director of Fire <br /> Dan L'Allier if Public Safety is working on a five-year plan. Director Swenson confirmed a plan <br /> is in the works and noted that at the present time, the call load does not support moving <br /> forward to a full-time department; while that would be the most stable, dependable option; <br /> however, the work load does not support it. <br /> Director Swenson stated that if the goal is to provide the highest level of service that is <br /> efficient and effective,the question to a consultant would be:How to deliver the best level of <br /> fire service? Then a consultant could deliver a product that could guide the City in making <br /> that decision. <br /> Mayor Rafferty directed staff to come up with some ideas as to consultants to be considered <br /> by Council. <br /> 6. CSAH 49/CR J Joint Powers Agreement Amendment <br /> Community Development Director Michael Grochala updated Council on a Joint Powers <br /> Agreement (JPA) that the City entered into with Anoka County in Septemer, 2022 for the <br /> CSAH 49/CR J improvement project.At the time of the JPA,the City's estimated share of costs <br /> was $871,235.19; however, that estimated cost did not include lighting, landscaping, and a <br /> portion of right-of-way acquisition expenses. The updated City total is now approximately <br /> $956,000; however, federal funds have been obtained and applied against the City's share <br /> which drops that total down to $370,000. Additional costs of approximately $400,000 will <br /> also be added to that total bringing the total for the City to approximately $772,386.16. An <br /> amended JPA has been proposed to reflect this change and will be brought forward for <br /> Council consideration. <br /> Council directed staff to bring forward the amended JPA at the April 8, 2024 regular meeting. <br /> 7. Water Capacity and New Development <br /> City Clerk Jolleen Chaika introduced the discussion topic of water capacity and new residential <br /> development per a request by Councilmember Ruhland, with a second by Mayor Rafferty, to <br /> have the item added to this work session agenda. <br /> Councilmember Ruhland read his submitted request as included in the full agenda packet. He <br /> highlighted that he believes instituting a moratorium on residential development specific to <br /> the northwest quadrant of the City to be in the best interest of the City due to water capacity <br /> issues. <br /> Community Development Director Michael Grochala briefly addressed the concern and <br /> concurred that water capacity has been a concern due to the issues related to White Bear <br /> Lake and recent droughts. He provided a quick review of the status of the pending litigation <br /> specific to White Bear Lake and water appropriation permit. He expressed some caution <br /> related to a moratorium and stated that he has asked the City Attorney, Jay Squires, to meet <br /> with Council to address these matters in detail. Director Grochala also mentioned to Council <br />