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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 20, 2011 8 Councilmember Holden asked that Staff contact Library representatives regarding the fact that the City Council did not receive an invitation to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new library in New Brighton. Councilmember Holden asked if anything has been done about the City water rates, specifically for those residents who use less than 5,000 gallons. Finance Director Iverson stated that Staff is currently doing the rate study. Councilmember Holden stated she spoke to Xcel Energy this past weekend and was given a contact person to talk to about moving or screening the electrical boxes on County Road E. She stated she believes those electrical boxes need to be dealt with in the B2 District so they're not an eyesore. Councilmember Holden referred to a comment in the recent Administrator's Update regarding a Ramsey County Sheriff crime prevention officer for apartment buildings. She wondered what that officer is actually doing in Arden Hills when we have so few apartments. She also asked if Ramsey County Sheriff ever places the speed trailer on City roads rather than just the county roads. She questioned the reference to a half -time position for animal control in the police update. City Administrator Klaers explained the City is considering replacing our current animal control officer with a Ramsey County Sheriff's Community Service Officer. Councilmember Werner asked if the City is still employing a lobbyist for the stadium issue. City Administrator Klaers responded that the contract ended when the regular legislative session ended. City Administrator Klaers reminded the Council that his performance review is scheduled for next Monday, June 27, so there will be a special meeting immediately following the regular Council meeting. He also stated he will be out of the office June 29 through July 5. City Administrator Klaers asked for feedback from the Council regarding a special work session on July 11 to finalize Council goals. Council consensus was to proceed with a July 11th work session at 5:15 p.m. City Administrator Klaers presented a hand-out from Ramsey County Commissioners with their new talking points regarding the stadium proposal. Mayor Grant commented that once the state has a budget bill, there may be a very brief period of time before the stadium bill is acted upon by the legislature. There simply will not be time, at that point, for the Council to take action.