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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 19, 2012 10 <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if the City wanted to draft language into the Master Plan to assure <br /> the land was not purchased by other cities or other non-profits. <br /> Mr. Norton commented he would research this further. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated non-profit language was already written <br /> into the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Councilmember Holmes questioned if the chair of the JDA should be further clarified. At this <br /> time, the language allowed for this position to be appointed as a non-elected member. <br /> Mr. Norton stated the language was drafted to allow for maximum flexibility and assumed a <br /> resident of Arden Hills would be selected. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested language be added to assure that the chair of the JDA would <br /> be a current resident of the City of Arden Hills. <br /> Councilmember Tamble and Councilmember Holmes agreed. <br /> Mr. Norton explained he would revise the document based on the comments provided by the <br /> Council this evening and provide a copy for the Council to review internally. He anticipated the <br /> County would be considering the document next week. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated the JPA would be coming back to the Council on November <br /> 26th for approval. <br /> B. 2013 Proposed Final Budget & Tax Levy <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that after discussions in <br /> September, the preliminary tax levy was set at 3%. She noted this levy increase provides no <br /> opportunity to build fund balances in capital funds. It was noted the final budget includes the use <br /> of$20,453 in reserves to balance the budget. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if the 2013 budget included anticipated consulting fees for <br /> TCAAP. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson indicated there were funds set aside <br /> for TCAAP consulting fees in both the 2012 and 2013 budgets. <br /> C. 2013-2017 CIP <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that as part of the 2013 <br /> budget process, a five-year capital improvement plan is prepared. Staff requested the Council <br /> discuss the preliminary CIP and provide direction for Staff. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned why gateway signs were at $50,000. <br />