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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 15, 2013 5 <br /> Councilmember McClung stated that if he were to support the franchise fee,he wanted to see the <br /> maximum amount pursued so that the benefit could be passed along to the residents. He <br /> suggested the rate be higher than 3%. <br /> Councilmember Werner supported the $600,000-650,000 range. <br /> Councilmember Holmes agreed with this range. <br /> Mayor Grant was in favor of the $650,000 range and did not agree with going any higher. He <br /> recommended that residential properties franchise fees be lower than commercial properties for <br /> electric. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that she did not want to see the Council drive its commercial <br /> property owners out of the City. She encouraged the Council to be sensitive to this issue. She <br /> recommended the franchise fees be flat between both residential and commercial properties. She <br /> questioned if the franchise fee could be put in place by year end. <br /> Ms. Jurek stated that this timeline would be possible. <br /> The Council was in favor of proceeding with a franchise fee. The Council suggested staff <br /> continue working on the numbers and report back to the Council at a future meeting. <br /> D. South Water Tower Logo and Color <br /> Public Works Director Maurer stated that the south water tower was being repainted at this <br /> time. He presented the colors from the north water tower that Council had at an earlier meeting <br /> decided the south water tower should be painted. <br /> He also presented a graphic layout of the logo and a plan view which showed the two logos <br /> generally facing east and west 1-694. <br /> E. State of the City Topics <br /> City Administrator HIaers reviewed an Economic Development Commission list of State of the <br /> City topics with the Council. He noted that the TCAAP redevelopment, B-2 District <br /> improvements, recent development projects, and transportation improvements are recommended <br /> as the main topics of discussion. <br /> Councilmember Werner indicated that the EDC was in favor of providing a full report on <br /> TCAAP. <br /> Mayor Grant stated that in the past, each Councilmember presented a topic at the State of the <br /> City meeting. <br /> Councilmember McClung commented that he would not be able to attend the State of the City <br /> meeting. <br />