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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 18, 2011 8 <br /> Councilmember Holmes expressed her opposition to charging residents for the use of City parks. <br /> She also questioned the fees for non-profit residents. She suggested there may be a small fee to <br /> reserve one of the City park shelters, but no fee for the use of the parks. She pointed out that we <br /> don't charge for the use of our ball fields. <br /> It was the consensus of the Council that they would like more details on the frequency of park <br /> shelter rentals and the cost to the City. They also questioned the room rental charges for City <br /> Hall, <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned if we rent the Smart Board. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked why the second garden plot is only half the cost of the first. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned if the increase to $250 for Final Planned Unit Development <br /> is sufficient. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked how the City is doing on false alarms. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated false alarms have not been a topic of discussion at either the <br /> Fire Board meetings or the Sherriff s meetings. <br /> There was some discussion regarding the erosion control fees; does it pertain to individual <br /> residential lots. and Council believes there should be a per acre fee for properties larger than five <br /> acres. The Council had questions about the Utility Hookup Charges. The Council requested <br /> more information and that staff bring back recommendations for changes in the utility hook-up <br /> fees. <br /> 2. D Liaison Appointments for 2011 <br /> Mayor Grant stated he believes that Council participation isn't necessary on all of the <br /> committees and commissions and that staff liaisons could provide feedback to the Council. -- <br /> Following are his recommendations and appointments: <br /> Planning Commission: Fran Holmes <br /> No alternate <br /> Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee: Ed Werner <br /> No alternate <br /> Communications Committee: Newly appointed Councilmember <br /> No alternate <br /> Financial Planning and Analysis Committee:David Grant <br /> No alternate <br /> Lake Johanna Fire Department Board: No Councilmember appointment <br />