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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 21, 2016 9 E. 2017 Council Liaison Appointments Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported each year, a Councilmember is appointed to serve as Council Liaison on the various committees and commissions in the City. She reviewed the list of current commission/committee appointments with the Council and requested Council input regarding Council Liaison appointment and JDA Appointments. It was noted a resolution delegating appointments will be brought to a City Council meeting in January for approval. Mayor Grant stated it would be his intention to open up applications for the JDA Chair position and interviews would be held. He suggested the applications be accepted through December 7. The Council agreed to hold interviews for the JDA Chair position on December 13. Councilmember Holmes requested she be able to serve as the Planning Commission liaison in 2017. Mayor Grant suggested the Council send him emails with their liaison requests. He directed staff to publicize the JDA Chair opening, along with the Commission openings. I. Personnel Committee Update Mayor Grant reported the Personnel Committee is negotiating a contract with a candidate for City Administrator. Councilmember Holmes questioned when the proposed candidate would be joining the City. Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported that January 1 is the target start date. Mayor Grant recommended this item be placed on the December 12 agenda for approval from the City Council. H. 2017 Proposed Budget Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated the Council previously discussed the budget on September 26, 2016 and set a preliminary levy of 4.7% which was public safety costs plus 2%. Staff reviewed the proposed budget and estimated staffing expenses in detail with the Council and asked for questions or comments. Councilmember Wicklund reviewed the City-wide budget numbers and asked how the City would be covering the TCAAP expenses. Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained the internal service fund expenses and revenues were double -counted in the numbers as these funds are charged back to departments. She also noted reserves would be used to help pay for the $1.4 million.