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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 30, 2012 4 Councilmember Holden noted that she has seen five or six cars parked in some driveways and she wonders if they are rental properties. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that if addresses are provided to staff, the code enforcement process can begin. She said that there are likely a number of rentals that are not registered with the City. She added that the majority of recent code violations have been at owner-occupied properties. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that the B-2 plan is in progress, and the Economic Development Commission (EDC) is up-to-date and where they were expected to be in terms of the goal worksheet. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that the development of the new City website is on schedule and should go "live" on December 7, 2012. Staff is currently developing content for the site and a photographer has been hired to take photographs. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that staff has been attending North Metro and St. Paul Area Chamber events, creating business contact lists, and has been working on TCAAP issues. Public Works Director Maurer noted that an item on his goal worksheet was to review the existing Assessment Policy. However, it was decided by the Council at a recent meeting that staff should continue using the existing policy, therefore, he is going to abandon that particular item from the goal sheet. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the City utility system contains approximately 20 miles of clay line. The plan is to gradually replace those with plastic lines, but at this time, the focus will be on replacing the lines that are giving the City trouble. Public Works Director Maurer noted that the consideration of a SCADA system has been abandoned because the City went with a more cost-effective alternative, the Omni system, instead to remotely monitor lift station alarms. He also noted that the water towers have been inspected this year. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the implementation of the MS4 permit is a year late and it will be another year late because of issues at the federal level. The surface water management plan, however, is currently under agency review. The Council indicated their support for the progress on the goals to date and for staff to continue working on the goals within the Guiding Plan. 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS & STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holmes inquired if things are moving slower than anticipated regarding TCAAP and any County proposals because she has not heard of any meetings being set up yet.