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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 15, 2010 5 Councilmember Holden suggested that only one staff member from the Finance Department attend the state conference which could save approximately $1,000. - Councilmember Holmes and Mayor Harpstead commented that such a decision should be left up to the City Administrator. Councilmember Holden suggested reducing Planning and Zoning Professional Services for TCAAP by 50%. Mayor Harpstead stated that those funds could be used in other areas of the City. Mayor Harpstcad suggested that we reduce the City newsletter to ten editions a year. Cable TV could be utilized for sharing information with our residents. Community Development Director Hutmacher suggested the City consider using social networking such as Facebook or Twitter. - After some discussion, Staff was asked to try and identify another$10,000 in reductions for a total reduction of$45,000 and then reduce the levy by that amount. 2.B 2011 --2015 CIP Hazelnut Park City Administrator Klaers stated that Staff had reviewed the County's value for parkland and had met with Trinity Church representatives regarding the purchase of land from the church. They have reached an agreement of $3.00 per square foot for 70,000 square feet for Hazelnut Park. This amount was included in the draft CIP. He added that he believed the addition of this property is important to the City's park system. - Mayor Harpstead expressed his support of this purchase. Councilmember Holden stated she agreed with the proposal to purchase but did not believe we should proceed with irrigation yet. After some discussion, Council consensus was to proceed with the purchase. Finance Director Iverson explained that there has been nothing added to the CIP since the Council reviewed it in June. Councilmember Holden questioned the plan for Gateway signs. City Administrator Klaers responded that there is $15,000 budgeted for Gateway signs. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the South Snelling Avenue project was included. City Administrator Klaers explained that the Council had moved that project out of the CIP because the scope of the project is not defined.