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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JUNE 17, 2013 6 Councilmember Holden supported the purchase of a vehicle at no more than$20,000. Mayor Grant agreed. Councilmember Holmes was in favor of the vehicle purchase at$25,000. Councilmember McClung saw the vehicle as a want and not a need. The Council was in favor of proceeding with the vehicle purchase for no more than $20,000. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson commented that the City may be in need of licensing for the City's water meter reading software. The Council recommended that $10,000 be budgeted each year for this expense. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson indicated as of April 2014, Windows XP would no longer be supported. For this reason, several work stations would need to be replaced. Mayor Grant recommended the 2013 and 2014 budgeted amounts in technology remain as is (at $13,000 per year) and that $10,000 per year be budgeted after that for 2016-18. It was the consensus to reduce the Communication Equipment estimate to $7,500 per year. Discussion ensued regarding sewer lining. Mayor Grant was in favor of reducing this expense in 2014. Public Works Director Maurer stated that this work could be delayed and a larger sewer lining project could be planned for every three years. He stated that grants could be applied for to assist with the expense. Councilmember Holden supported the sewer relining as she wanted to see the City's infrastructure improvements completed. Councilmember Holmes recommended that the CIP budget $400,000 in 2015 and $400,000 in 2017. The Council concurred. Mayor Grant was in favor of this recommendation as it would fall in with State grant program years. He then questioned if storm pond maintenance was necessary at $50,000. Councilmember McClung recommended the Council support budgeting $50,000 every other year for storm pond maintenance; starting in 2015. The Council concurred.