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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 15, 2012 6 <br /> Discussion continued regarding the eleven projects outlined in the 2013 —2032 Street CIP. <br /> Council consensus was to move the Glenview neighborhood PMP from the year 2020 to 2015, <br /> with the assumption of a street reclamation versus a total reconstruction, which will reduce the <br /> total cost by roughly $800,000. Additionally, roughly $600,000 can come out of the B2 district <br /> project, and the costs associated with the County Road E bridge over TH 51 project can be spread <br /> out into future years. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated that as the TCAAP project and the Joint Powers Agreement <br /> move forward, the City will likely need upfront money for the Alternative Urban Areawide <br /> Review(AUAR). The only source for that money is the PIR Fund. <br /> City Administrator Klaers suggested thinking about a franchise fee on gas and electric utilities. <br /> He stated that there are advantages to imposing a franchise fee, such as being able to generate <br /> revenue from tax exempt properties. Mounds View and New Brighton are two neighboring cities <br /> who have implemented a franchise fee. He noted that while franchise fees can be a political topic, <br /> they can be a big source of income. Typically, some of the revenue from franchise fees goes <br /> toward street projects. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated that some organizations are interested in offering a one-time <br /> donation(i.e. buying a fire truck) versus the long-term commitment of a franchise fee. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated that franchise fees could be a more dependable revenue source. <br /> Council consensus was to discuss franchise fees after the first of the year. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer inquired if the Council is interested in having staff apply for a <br /> MCES grant for a half million dollars for inflow and infiltration reduction. If the Council would <br /> like staff to submit the application, staff will need to put something on the next agenda for <br /> approval. In his opinion, he would like to apply for the grant, and if awarded and unwanted, the <br /> City can always turn it down. <br /> The Council directed staff to bring it to the next Council meeting for consideration. <br /> E. Gateway Sign Update <br /> City Planner Beekman stated that at the last City Council meeting in September, Council gave <br /> staff direction to stop efforts regarding the installation of the Gateway sign at the corner of <br /> Lexington Avenue and County Road E. There were concerns regarding the placement of the sign <br /> at that particular location and staff was directed to research alternative sign locations. <br /> City Planner Beekman noted that she contacted representatives of Arden Plaza (they are paying <br /> for a portion of the Gateway sign) to ensure that they were agreeable to the sign potentially being <br /> located somewhere other than the corner of Lexington Avenue and County Road E. She <br /> confirmed that Arden Plaza approved of the Gateway sign being installed in whatever location <br /> works best. <br />
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