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STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
November 27, 1995
Mayor Hanks called the meeting to order at 7 00
Present were Councilmembers Gail Dorfman, George Haun, Jeff Jacobs, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz
Also present were City Manager(Mr Meyer), Fire Chief (Mr Gill), Firefighters Bill Brandt and
Jeff Ward , Director of Community Development (Mr Harmening), Economic Development
Coordinator (Mr Anderson)
1. Paid-on-Call Program
Chief Gill presented the report A 1993 Fire Department organizational study adopted by the City
Council recommended the City implement a paid-on-call program to supplement Fire Department
staffing
Councilmember Dorfinan questioned job security provisions from a legal standpoint and
precedent for such a program.
Mr Meyer briefly discussed the personnel code and possible precendent vis-a-vis other groups
It was the consensus to place this item on the December 4, 1995 Council agenda
2 Apparatus replacement of a 1965 Pitman Snorkel (aerial) and a Pierce 1250 Rpm pumper
Chief Gill reviewed his report He said two units in the department are in need of replacement He
reviewed the various considerations researched in making this request It was the recommendation
at this point to seek bids for a combination aerial-pumper (Quint) which will complement available
mutual aid resources and by combining the function of two units into one, provide the most cost-
effective approach
It was the consensus to place this item on the December 4, 1995 Council agenda
3 Improvements to Highway 100
This report relates to matters re initiating and supporting improvements to Highway 100 south of
I-394 to approximately Highway 7 This comes about in large part due to initiatives underway by
cities north of I-394 who are requesting support from the State to make improvements in their
area.
Councilmember Sanger raised concern about increased noise along this corridor if it is widened
111 Council indicated support for the improvement and suggested staff should get involved early in
the planning process to protect the interests of the City as well as the residential neighborhoods111
4 Economic Development accounts
Mr Anderson discussed this report which proposes creation of an economic development account
for the City This account would be used for development-related purposes but would be
supported from non-tax increment monies
It was Council consensus to proceed with this proposal
5 Purchase of 4514 and 4820 Excelsior Blvd
Mr Anderson discussed the two properties Previously Council had expressed interest in moving
forward with the possible purchase of properties that may become available along the north side
of Excelsior Blvd , generally between Quentin Ave and Monterey Dr
Bud Storm, Evergreen Land Services, who assisted in the research of the properties, explained
the procedure for application under the Relocation Act
Mayor Hanks suggested and it was Council consensus that the City move forward on acquisition
of 4514 Excelsior Blvd at the December 4, 1995 EDA meeting and 4820 Excelsior Blvd at a
special meeting of the EDA on December 18, 1995
The meeting adjourned at 9 00 p m.
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