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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 11, 2018 11 <br /> Councilmember Holmes questioned where the funds for this program came from. <br /> City Planner Bachler explained the funding came from the federal government and flowed down <br /> to the County. <br /> Councilmember Holden inquired what the implication would be for TCAAP if the City were to <br /> opt out of this program. <br /> City Planner Bachler stated it was his understanding Ramsey County receives a certain amount <br /> of funds based on the population of the communities participating in this program. These funds <br /> are then made available to Ramsey County suburban communities participating in the CDBG <br /> program. If the City were to opt out, the County would receive approximately $30,000 less in <br /> funding from the federal government. <br /> Councilmember Scott stated 10 years ago he applied for a home energy loan through the Home <br /> Energy Connection to assist with the replacement of his furnace. While he was approved for a <br /> loan, he determined it was better to use his homes equity to pay for the furnace. He stated he did <br /> not see an up side to opting out of this program, nor did he see a down side to opting in. For this <br /> reason, he stated he would be supporting the City remaining in the program. <br /> Councilmember McClung commented he did not believe any further action was required and <br /> recommended the City opt in. <br /> Councilmember Holmes was in agreement. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she still had concerns with how TCAAP would be impacted by <br /> CDBG funding and the HOME program. <br /> Mayor Grant indicated three members of the Council supported the Council opting in, which <br /> was a consensus. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Scott seconded a motion <br /> to dispense with this agenda item. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Scott commented on Saturday, June 16 there would be a deployment ceremony <br /> for the 1471h Financial Management Support Detachment at Arden Hills Readiness Center at 2:00 <br /> p.m. <br /> Councilmember Scott reported he would not be able to attend the June 25 City Council meeting. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated she would like to see the Council discuss the insurance program <br /> at an upcoming worksession, along with leaf pickup and for the Council to consider changing the <br /> tobacco purchase age. <br /> Mayor Grant requested these items be placed on a future worksession agenda. <br />