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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 3, 2014 6 Councilmember McClung agreed. Mayor Grant requested staff to put together some residential development options for the Hill and Creek neighborhoods. B. Building Official Vehicle Community Development Director Hutmacher stated the current inspections vehicles consist of a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer and a 2003 F250 obtained from our public works department. Both vehicles are 10 years old or more and are requiring more repairs each year. Staff is seeking to replace the F250 with a new vehicle. The total price with taxes and fees is $20,000. Previously approved in this year's budget was $20,000 for an inspections vehicle. Staff would continue to use the 2004 Chevy Blazer mainly for inspection and code enforcement use. The F250 would go back to our public works department. Staff requested the Council consider approval of$20,000 for the purchase of a used 2013 Ford Escape. Mayor Grant questioned what repairs the existing inspection vehicle needed. Public Works Director Maurer was uncertain, but noted with the limited value of the vehicle it could still be used during the summer months. Councilmember Werner asked how many miles would be put on this vehicle each year. Public Works Director Maurer anticipated that less than 5,000 miles per year would be put on the vehicle. Councilmember Holden commented that the Council budgeted $20,000 for this vehicle and for this reason, she would support the purchase. Councilmember McClung had no comment on the request. Mayor Grant recommended this item be placed on a future Consent Agenda. C. Update on County Road E Project City Administrator Klaers stated there are two public hearings scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2014, on the proposed improvements to County Road E. One is a project public hearing and one is an assessment public hearing. At this work session prior to the public hearings, staff would like to discuss with the Council what is being planned so far for the presentations, review some of the project cost estimates, and hear from the Council what they would like to have presented and explained at the hearings. City Administrator Klaers reported that in round numbers the total project cost was $2 million. He commented that the County would be covering $1.5 million of this expense and the City would have to assess or pay the remaining $500,000.