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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 11 Councilmember Holden announced that the Fire Board met last week and voted on the budget. There were no surprises and the budget passed as proposed. At the meeting, they also brought forth an internal control policy for their financials, which is something she had been requesting for years. Councilmember Tamble stated that the Communications Committee met last week and learned that its long-serving chair of seven years, Arlene Mitchell, is not going to be renewing her appointment when it expires at the end of the year. He is uncertain at this time if someone else on the committee will be stepping up to that position. He encouraged anyone who is interested in serving on the Communications Committee to contact City Hall or email him. Mayor Grant inquired when Walgreens is opening. City Planner Beekman stated that they are currently working on the certificate of occupancy. She noted that the Building Official sent a punch list over last week, and they are probably looking to get the certificate of occupancy this week. Once the certificate of occupancy is issued, they will open up very quickly. Mayor Grant announced that a letter was received from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) stating that the City received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award. He read the letter aloud and noted that this award is for current budget from the GFOA. It is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement of the organization. It is awarded to the City of Arden Hill's Finance Department. He stated that the GFOA will be invited to a City Council meeting so they can present the award in person to the Finance Department. He noted that it is a significant accomplishment and should be celebrated. City Administrator Klaers stated that the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will meet tomorrow, and their agenda includes an amendment to the agreement with Carl Bowlander & Sons for soil remediation of the TCAAP site. The contract was scheduled to expire on September 30, 2012, and County staff negotiated an amendment to the agreement. The County is not addressing the offer to purchase (OTP). The County has signed an extension to the rescinding date and that OTP document remains valid until December 31, and the County will continue negotiating with the GSA. ADJOURN MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Tamble seconded a motion to adiourn to a special City Council work session. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:42 p.m. to a special City Council work session to discuss Residential Curbside Recycling and the City Attorney RFP. Patrick Klaers David Grant City Administrator Mayor