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1 1 059 Page Two COUNCIL MEETING April 28, 1986 5) The Fire Department is suggesting that a charge be levied to a party whose permitted fire is allowed to get out of hand due to the costs to the Department in fighting the fire. Mayor Benson asked what guidelines or schedule of charges are being suggested. He gave an hypothetical situtation of a fire which gets out of hand and takes several fire fighters several hours at $6.00 /hour to extinguish. The cost to the Fire Department could be in the thousands of dollars. Mr. Bangert said that a schedule would have to be decided upon between the Fire Department and the City. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Bangert for coming this evening and said that the Council will take the requests under advisement. Andy Neal, Fire Commission - Fire Station - Mr. Neal stated that he was asked by the Fire Commission to look into finding a location along Lake Drive, between 35W and Main Street)for a fire station. He found three options: 1) the El Rehbein building for $2,000 /month lease, 2) a one acre parcel behind Schwans for $28,000 (land only), 3) the present Village Plumbing building on Lake Drive. Mr. Neals' recommendation was to go with the Village Plumbing building. He presented a report of budget, reasons, options for purchase, estimates for a proposed addition to the building, etc. Mr. Volk, as requested, had available an estimate to build from scratch a building similar to Village Plumbing. After discussion on the issue, it was decided that Mr. Schumacher put together costs and financing possibilities and also discuss with all involved whether this will be a project to be considered local or regional and how the budgets of all involved will be affected. Mayor Benson also asked for the Fire District to consider the city property at City Hall as a location. All of these items will be ready for further discussion at the May 12 Council meeting - -the owners of Village Plumbing need an answer by May 15. DISCUSSION OF IMPROVEMENT OF COUNTY ROADS WITHIN LINO LAKES -JON OLSON Jon Olson, representing Anoka County appeared before the Council to update them on the projects planned for County Roads within Lino Lakes. 1st Project: MWCC is putting in utilities along North Road (bid opening in late May) and has asked if Anoka County wishes to upgrade County Road 10 (North Road) at this time. Anoka County is also in communication with Lino Lakes on this matter. 2nd Project: Blaine's utilities going in along Sunset from North Road to 35W. Anoka County has been asked if they wish to upgrade at that time at a cost of about 1/2 million dollars. County has not decided since this project was not budgeted. Some Lino Lakes residents will have an opportunity to connect to the utilities. Mayor Benson said an informational meeting will be held May 12, 1986.