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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 10, 20146 Beverly Aplikowski , 1443 Bussard Court, does not support the franchise fees. She suggested that apital improvements. She fears how the non-profit agencies would be impacted by the franchise fees. She is happy with the parks in their current condition. John Stenglein , 1785 Lake Valentine Road, is against the franchise fees. He is of the opinion that the parks a versus wants. He appreciated that the Council was allowing the public the opportunity to speak to the issue. Paul Trites ,1858 Indian Place, explained that he spoke with the City Administrator regarding the proposed franchise fees. He commented that he is very familiar with franchise fees and their contracts. He encouraged the City to proceed cautiously through the legal process of creating the franchise fees. Rich Rheault , 1139 Tiller Lane,discussed the difference between needs and wants. He is pleased with the condition of the City parks; however, he would support a $57 increase in his fees to the City so long as it is tax deductible. He suggested that a 401(c)(3) parks. Debbie Dondlinger ,1761 Gramsie Road, ils; however, she is opposed to the franchise fees. She supports the large non-profit organizations in the community as these organizations are keeping property values high. She is concerned how elderly residents would be able to continue to pay their utility bills if the rates were to increase. She suggested that the community come together to generate funding for park improvements and that the franchise fees not proceed. Jerry Moehnke , 1463 Bussard Court, reported that he is a 20-year resident of Arden Hills. He not support the franchise fees. Greg Schmitz , 1471 Bussard Court, explained that he has been a resident of Arden Hills for the past 35 years. He thanked Gregg Larson for the comments he made this evening. He questioned why the City has the authority to raise private utility rates. David Sorley , 1125 Edgewater Avenue, appreciates the presentation from staff this evening. He is surprised that the City is proposing to double the amount of trails. He ap trails, but does not feel it is necessary to increase the number of trails. He does not support the proposed franchise fees and feels the parks and trails are fine as is. Linda Swanson , 1124 Ingerson Road, commended the Council for holding a public hearing and for taking comments from the residents. She is pleased that the City is in good financial standing. She reported that she likes but also takes advantage of the local County and State trails. She is not in favor of the franchise fees and suggests that if a fee were to move forward that it be tax deductible. , 1851 Gramsie Road, reported that she has lived in Arden Hills for the past 24 years. She stated that she is a bicyclist and she supports increased trails in the City. She