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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 15, 2013 3 <br /> Councilmember Werner questioned how the lobby TV will be used by the public. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained the TV is used when <br /> overflow seating in the lobby area is needed during meetings. The TV also allows residents to <br /> view replayed meetings when visiting City Hall. <br /> Building Official Scherbel commented the original intent of the TV was for overflow attendance <br /> at City Council meetings. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated the City has two other TV's already that are rarely used. She is <br /> not interested in purchasing another. She recommended the existing TV's be used for overflow <br /> traffic when necessary. <br /> Building Official Scherbel indicated the current TV could still be used but noted it is over 10 <br /> years old and the technology is going away as well as issues with the display. <br /> Councilmember Holden does not oppose purchasing a new TV but recommended the price be <br /> reduced to $500. <br /> Mayor Grant agreed stating a 42" TV would be sufficient and cable funds could be used for the <br /> expense. <br /> Councilmember Werner and Councilmember McClung did not object to a new TV in the <br /> lobby area. <br /> It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the improvements including a lower <br /> priced TV. <br /> C. 2014 Preliminary Budget Discussion <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained staff has been developing a <br /> preliminary 2014 budget. She noted the CIP would come back to the Council at a June meeting <br /> for discussion. She requested direction from the Council on how to proceed with the budget. <br /> Mayor Grant requested comments from the Council. <br /> Councilmember Holmes noted the EDA budget and park funding could both be increases within <br /> the 2014 budget. <br /> Councilmember Holden did not see the need to increase park funding for 2014 given the amount <br /> of funds that have been spent on park activities over the past two years. <br /> Councilmember McClung recommended the 2014 budget have a zero to one percent increase. <br /> Mayor Grant supported a budget with no more than a two percent increase. <br />