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ARDEN HELLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION---NOVEMBER 15, 2010 2 Councilmember Holden commented that the emergency contact list and the Arden Hills Reference Book both need to be updated. Councilmember Holden commented that while campaigning, she encountered several homes _ with multiple residents and was concerned that not all rental situations are complying with our registration program. City Planner Beekman explained that the City sends out rental notices to those properties they believe are rental locations. There is a penalty for failure to register. Councilmember Holmes reported that she has had complaints from residents regarding rental property that's not properly maintained. Mayor Harpstead suggested Staff consider what can be done to identify all rental properties and encourage property maintenance. Councilmember Holmes thanked the Public Works staff for a job well done on snow removal this past weekend. Councilmember Holmes stated the PowerPoint problems that occurred with the Mounds View School Board at a recent meeting should be avoided. Finance Director Iverson explained that the problem was related to old software in the Council Chambers which has since been updated. Councilmember Holmes reported that the home on Grant that recently received a variance for their garage is a problem as the garage and house don't match. City Planner Beekman explained that Staff is working on this issue. - Mayor Harpstead welcomed the new Community Development Director, Jill Hutmacher. 2. AGENDA ITEMS 2.A Long Range Financial Plan Finance Director Iverson explained that the Council previously directed the Finance Department to prepare a long-range financial forecasting model. A model was prepared by Ehlers Inc. in 2006 but the Council wanted something that would be more interactive to be used for strategic planning. Finance staff has been researching and working on a model as time has permitted. Staff would like to show Council the work that has been done so far and the capabilities of the model. She requested Council feedback as far as metrics for trend and correlation analysis. Finance Intern Kyle Howard reviewed the current proposed model. This review included an outline of the model, the benefits of a long-term financial forecast, background of the project, cautionary comments, a list of information which is still needed for the model, a demonstration of the proposed model, and future plans.