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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 21, 2013 3 <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson commented that she closely monitors <br /> the cell phone bill along with a Sprint representative to ensure that the City was staying within the <br /> allowed minutes. <br /> Councilmember Holmes explained that she requested this item be reviewed in order to reduce <br /> the City's technology expenses if possible. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested that the City's technology policy be reviewed and amended. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson commented that she will be <br /> recommending amendments to the Personnel Policy (which contains the technology policy) in the <br /> near future. <br /> Mayor Grant stated that his tablet subscription could be canceled as he will be turning in his <br /> tablet. He suggested that the City buy tablets that work with wi-fi networks and not require a <br /> monthly contract. <br /> Councilmember Werner and Councilmember Holden reported that they would be turning in <br /> their tablets as well. <br /> A. 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) <br /> City Administrator Klaers reported that the Finance Department has updated the proposed <br /> 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He indicated that this document was revised per the <br /> Council's suggestions at the June 17, 2013, work session. He requested that the Council provide <br /> comment on how the franchise fee revenues should be earmarked by the City. In addition, staff <br /> needed input on the PIR and PMP funds. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding lift station #11, the status of the Old Snelling Avenue project, the <br /> proposed Round Lake Road project, the Valentine Park pathway, and the future funding for street <br /> projects between assessments, MSA, TIF and City funds. The Council asked that the Valentine <br /> Park pathway be removed from the CIP. <br /> Councilmember McClung requested that the term "fiscally restrained" be removed from the <br /> document. It was his opinion that the Council could not make decisions on the CIP until the <br /> Council addressed Item 1 B on the agenda, and make a final decision on how to proceed with the <br /> franchise fees. <br /> Mayor Grant was pleased that the City had made substantial progress in relining the City's <br /> sanitary sewer lines. <br /> The Council had no changes to the CIP. <br /> B. Franchise Fees <br /> City Administrator Klaers explained that a year ago, the Council discussed franchise fees when <br /> the "fiscally constrained street CIP" was considered. It was noted that when compared to property <br />