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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 17, 2013 8 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> asked how much an average residential customer spends on electricity <br />monthly. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br /> stated that he did not have this information. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> questioned if the Council supported a franchise fee beginning in 2014. <br /> <br />The Council was in favor with starting a franchise fee in 2014. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br />supported the franchise fee at 3% or 4%. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> stated that this percentage could be too high as homeowners have <br />already been facing increasing expenses in a slow economy. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClungCouncilmember Holmes <br /> and were in favor of a 4% franchise fee. <br /> <br />The Council requested a representative from Xcel be present at a future work session meeting to <br />discuss this matter in further detail, and that staff report back to the Council regarding the process <br />for establishing a franchise fee program as well as suggestions for uses of the funds. <br /> <br />3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> stated that a foundation meeting was held last week. She requested <br />staff encourage residents and businesses to contribute to the foundation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> asked that a letter be drafted to thank the military personnel for their <br />painting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> indicated that the rules for Eagle Scout final projects has changed and <br />the ideas must now be generated by the Eagle Scout and cannot be suggested by the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> commented that the Planning Commission was holding a special <br />meeting on Wednesday to discuss Lexington Station. <br /> <br />th <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> noted that he may be late to the July 8 Council meeting. <br /> <br />th <br />City Administrator Klaers <br /> reviewed the agenda items scheduled for June 24. <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br /> <br />Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council work session meeting at 8:20 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />__________________________ __________________________ <br />Patrick Klaers David Grant <br />City Administrator Mayor <br /> <br />