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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—January 19, 2011 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved seconded by Councilmember Holmes to Approve the Hiring of Ashley Bertrand at Pay Grade 7, Step 11. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). —_ A. Discussion with State Senator Barb Goodwin and State Representative Kate Knuth Senator Goodwin arrived and the Council discussed the I-694/TH51 (Snelling) Improvement Project that is being proposed by Mn/DOT. The project is now moving into the Appeals Board process following the City's denial of Municipal Consent. The Senator and Council also discussed the reorganization efforts going on at the Capitol, the State budget situation, unfunded mandates, and State Aid for streets. The Senator and Council stated their desire for continuing discussions of local issues. C. Interviews for Council Vacancy Scheduled to Begin at 7:00 pm The City Council interviewed applicants for the vacant City Council position. The following residents were interviewed: Chris Ashbach, Dave McClung, Steven Jones, and David Radziej. Following the interviews,the City Council discussed the seven candidates that were interviewed on January 11 and January 19. It was the consensus of the Council that the preferred candidate was Nick Tamble. Mayor Grant stated that he would contact Nick Tamble and the other applicants except one whom Staff was to contact because of the lack of an e-mail address and available phone number. B. Council Comments and Staff Updates (continued) City Administrator Klaers stated that he wanted to follow up on the January 18 Council discussion regarding the Fee Schedule. It was noted that Staff would like to present the Building Construction Fees (Section II of the Ordinance)to the City Council on January 31, 2011. After Council's review of the January 18 discussion, it was decided that Council would consider the Fee Schedule Ordinance tonight and amend at a Iater date if necessary. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to suspend the rules to consider the Fee Schedule Ordinance. The motion carried unanimous) 4-0 . _ MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Ordinance 2011-001,Adopting the 2011 Fee Schedule. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). The Council discussed the proposed 6:00 pm Work Session prior to the February 14th City Council meeting, and conflicts were noted. It was decided that everyone could make a 6:00 p.m. Special meeting on Monday, February 7, 2011. The City Administrator will have this Special meeting posted.