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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JUNE 17, 2013 5 <br /> Mayor Grant commented that by using MSA funds on this project the enterprise funds could be <br /> spared. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reviewed how the TIF plan would <br /> have to be modified if the project were not completed. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the use of MSA funds versus the use of TIF funds for the West <br /> Round Lake Road project. <br /> Councilmember Holmes was not in favor of completing West Round Lake Road in 2014. <br /> Councilmember McClung did not want to see the City lose out on utilizing the available TIF <br /> funds. He recommended the funds be used and that the project be completed. <br /> Councilmember Holden agreed and requested that staff investigate if any portion of the project <br /> could be assessed to benefiting properties. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned if the project could still be completed in 2014 as he did not want to lose <br /> the use of the TIF funds. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer indicated that staff would have to begin working on the plans <br /> immediately. <br /> It was Council consensus to move forward with this project using TIF, MSA, and Enterprise <br /> funds. The final decision on how this would be broken out would be determined at a future <br /> meeting. <br /> Councilmember Holden supported gateway signs but questioned if each sign had to be lit. She <br /> suggested that each sign be reviewed on a case by case basis to assist in reducing the overall <br /> expense to the City. She recommended$40,000 be set aside for 2014 and 2015. <br /> Councilmember McClung does not support the gateway signs in any way. <br /> Councilmember Holmes was in favor of the gateway signs proceeding with $40,000 in 2014 and <br /> 2015. <br /> The consensus of the Council was to proceed with the signs at a level of $40,000 per year for <br /> 2014 and 2015. <br /> Mayor Grant did not recommend a new vehicle be purchased for the Building and Code <br /> Enforcement Inspector. It was his opinion that now was not the time to purchase a new vehicle. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer explained that this vehicle would be used by staff as building <br /> inspections were on the rise for Arden Hills. <br /> City Administrator Klaers indicated that the current Building and Code Enforcement Inspector <br /> truck was in poor condition. <br />