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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-JUNE 17, 2013 8 <br /> Mayor Grant questioned if the Council supported a franchise fee beginning in 2014. <br /> The Council was in favor with starting a franchise fee in 2014. <br /> Mayor Grant supported the franchise fee at 3% or 4%. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated that this percentage could be too high as homeowners have <br /> already been facing increasing expenses in a slow economy. <br /> Councilmember McClung and Councilmember Holmes were in favor of a 4% franchise fee. <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 /> 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that a foundation meeting was held last week. She requested <br /> staff encourage residents and businesses to contribute to the foundation. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked that a letter be drafted to thank the military personnel for their <br /> painting. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated that the rules for Eagle Scout final projects have changed. <br /> Ideas for projects must be generated by the Eagle Scout and brought forward to the City for <br /> review before approval. <br /> Councilmember McClung commented that the Planning Commission was holding a special <br /> meeting on Wednesday to discuss Lexington Station. <br /> Councilmember McClung noted that he may be late to the July 8th Council meeting. <br /> City Administrator Klaers reviewed the agenda items scheduled for June 241H <br /> ADJOURN <br /> Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council work session meeting at 8:20 p.m. <br /> xf 't de/aZ44-1- ka <br /> Patrick Klaers David Grant <br /> City Administrator Mayor <br />