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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 15, 2010 S Mayor Harpstead asked what the penalty is if the City doesn't comply with the PCA's program. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the PCA didn't have sufficient staff to conduct - inspections so it is not likely that there would be any penalties for failure to comply. Councilmember Holmes commented that this seemed like a lot of money and questioned if the project could be completed by Public Works staff. Public Works Director Maurer responded that he didn't have adequate staff, equipment, or the expertise for such a project. City Administrator Klaers pointed out that funding will come from the Surface Water Maintenance fund. Mayor Harpstead recommended Staff go out for bids and then bring the bids before the Council for a vote. 2.1) Council Vacancy Mayor Harpstead explained that there will be a vacant seat on the Council due to David Grant's election to Mayor. Councilmember Grant suggested the vacancy be announced at the next Council meeting and that the City advertise the position for the month of December. Mayor Harpstead suggested that the Councilmember Elect (Ed Werner) may also want to participate in the interview process. Councilmember Grant suggested the candidates be narrowed down for the interview process. He also suggested that we advertise on the website, Cable TV, the Bulletin, and the City newsletter. City Administrator Klaers will place the announcement on the November 29th Council agenda. 2.E Staff Updates Community Development Intern City Administrator Klaers stated $5,000 was included in both the 2010 and 2011 budgets for a Community Development intern. Staff has created a work plan for this position and will be adding a partition and desk in the upper level of City Hall at a cost of$1,500. -694 Update Public Works Director Maurer explained that he had met with Mn/DOT representatives regarding the fourteen conditions the Council outlined for denial of Municipal Consent. Mn/DOT will be sending the City a letter of notification that they plan to proceed with the appeal process. The MnDOT representatives told City staff that the Appeal Board could not consider conditions outside of the scope of Mn/DOT proposed improvement. He further explained that NWDOT is interested in negotiating with the City. It would be in the City's best interest to try to come to an agreement with Mn/DOT.