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v <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— MAY 29, 2001 DRAFT 3 <br /> B. Probationary Appointments, Office Support Specialists (2) <br /> C. Interim Planning Services, Michael Cronin&Associates <br /> D. Receive 2000 Audit Report, Abdo, Eick& Meyers <br /> E. Res. #01-12,American Business Women's Lady Slipper Chapter's Gambling Premises <br /> Permit Renewal <br /> F. 2001 Seal Coating Project, Award of Bid <br /> G. West Round Lake Road Trail,Nott Company Easement <br /> H. U.S. Army Reserve, Land Transfer Request <br /> I. City Hall Construction Project, Pay Application#8 (Revised), Rochon Corporation <br /> J. City Events Task Force, Approval of Revised Budget <br /> K. Schedule Public Information Meeting, Lake Johanna Buoys <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski stated she is glad they are filling the open support positions. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to <br /> approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents <br /> contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not <br /> already on the agenda. <br /> No public comments were made. <br /> UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. "Mini-Mobile Drive" Interrogator Purchase Approval,Water Utility (unbudgeted <br /> 2001 CIP Request) <br /> Mr. Lynch explained the city made a conversion to radio read technology in 1997. He stated the <br /> Personal Interrogator(PI)purchased was a used model and has not been reliable of late. He <br /> noted the PI is now at the contractor's shop to be repaired. He added Mr. Post has indicated it <br /> would be advantageous to purchase a"Mini-Mobile Drive" interrogator. He stated this device <br /> would be an automobile mounted unit and more powerful. He noted in 1997 the purchase price <br /> was too large to consider purchasing one, but subsequently the price has been reduced. He added <br /> that staff had considered purchasing one with the City of Shoreview. He stated that at this time <br /> Shoreview was not interested in sharing a device. He noted since the price is now more <br /> competitive it is affordable. He added staff recommends revising the Water Utility CIP to cover <br /> such a purchase. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski stated she is amazed at how things designed to save the city money <br /> end up costing it more money than anticipated. She noted she does not have a problem with the <br /> purchase,but she is disappointed that they always have to buy additional items to keep up with <br /> saving money. <br />