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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—January 10, 2011 14 9. Council Comments and Staff Updates (continued) Councilmember Holmes stated she had attended a reception for Catholic United Financial, which was formerly Catholic Aid Association. Mayor Grant reminded the Council there were interviews scheduled for the open Council position on Tuesday, January 11, and on Wednesday, January 19. Mayor Grant asked if the clock in the Chambers was an atomic clock. Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson stated the clock in the Council Chambers was an atomic clock but it also ran on batteries. If the batteries wear down then the clock will slow as well. Councilmember Holden suggested a clock be hard wired in the Council Chambers. Mayor Grant stated the Council would be reviewing a request from McDonald's to reconstruct their facility. He stated there was a similar building constructed in New Brighton and he suggested the Council go and look at the building in order to understand the type of building they are requesting. City Administrator Klaers stated the City was conducting interviews on Wednesday, January 19. He asked if the Council would be available to meet with Representative Kate Knuth and Senator Barb Goodwin prior to the interviews. Councilmember Werner stated he would be available at 6:00 on January 19. Councilmember Holmes stated she had a prior commitment but would work something out in order to meet with Representative Knuth and Senator Goodwin. She stated this would be a good opportunity to talk with them about the 1-694/TH 51 Project. Councilmember Holden stated she would be able to attend this meeting. Mayor Grant stated he would be able to attend as well. City Administrator Klaers stated Government Training Services would be utilizing the downstairs facility at City Hall for two days in May and the City will be waiving the fee for this event. Councilmember Holmes stated she would like to discuss fees at an upcoming work session. She stated she does not agree with waiving the fee in this particular situation but still charging residents to utilize the City's parks. Mayor Grant stated he had received an e-mail regarding water rates and that the City's minimums were too high. He stated the City should look at this information for 2011.