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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION—MAY 21,2001 ` <br /> future building use, which would impact maintenance requirements. <br /> Mr. Post further noted forthcoming recommendations contained in the long-range <br /> Parks, Trails and Recreation plan, such as additional trail maintenance standards <br /> that may impact the baseline levy. <br /> After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Councilmembers to direct <br /> staff to continue at a zero to three-percent (0 - 3%) levy increase range for the <br /> 2002 Budget. <br /> Further discussion items included self-financing of the proposed joint <br /> maintenance facility and a planned spend-down of the Park Fund. <br /> Mr. Post reminded Councilmembers that the preliminary levy to be approved by <br /> September could not be increased, only remain status quo or be reduced prior to <br /> adoption of the final levy in December for certification. <br /> Parks & Recreation Department <br /> A brief discussion was held regarding the recently completed community survey <br /> as part of the Parks, Trails& Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Moore <br /> provided a brief summary, and stated that a fifteen percent(15%)response rate on <br /> the survey had been achieved. Further discussion items included the changing <br /> community demographics; use of GIS for trends; and upcoming neighborhood <br /> meetings scheduled for the City's four polling places. <br /> Mr. Lynch indicated that the survey results seem to indicate a difference of <br /> opinion with regard to the existing mission statement. <br /> Councilmembers will await a formal presentation from the Parks, Trails and <br /> Recreation Committee with a summary of the committee recommendations, <br /> funding plans, and timelines. <br /> Planning Department <br /> City Administrator Lynch briefly reviewed former Planner Chaput's Erosion and <br /> Sediment Control Ordinance memorandum, which will be an action item on the <br /> June 11, 2001 regular City Council agenda. Mr. Lynch also informed the City <br /> Council of Interim Planning Consultant services arranged with Mike Cronin and <br /> Associates. <br /> Fiftieth Anniversary/Day in the Park Event <br /> As Council Liaison to the City Events Task Force, Councilmember Aplikowski <br /> presented a revised anniversary event financial budget as a Bench Handout for <br /> Council review. The revised budget will be part of the May 29, 2001 regular city <br />