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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 23, 2018 6 City Planner Bachler reported his last day with the City would be Thursday, August 9. He indicated he has enjoyed his time with the City and its residents. He explained he would be moving to a small town in New Hampshire where he would be working as a Community Development Director. He noted this move would allow him to be closer to family. Councilmember Scott stated he appreciated City Planner Bachler's service to the City and wished him well in his move. He commended staff for achieving Step 2 in the GreenStep Cities program and for achieving three distinguished budgeting awards from the MGFOA. Councilmember Scott thanked the Public Works Department staff for properly repairing the landscaping that was disturbed during a recent sewer line repair. Councilmember McClung thanked Finance Director Bauman and her staff for their great work on behalf of the City. He wished City Planner Bachler all the best and thanked him for his thoughtful service to the community. Councilmember Holmes congratulated the Finance Department for their efforts. She indicated the City would greatly miss City Planner Bachler and wished him well in his new venture. Councilmember Holmes reported the Penny Carnival would be held on Friday, July 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Perry Park. She noted Bark and Rec would be held on Saturday, July 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Perry Park. Councilmember Holmes stated she would be serving on the League of Minnesota Cities Policy Committee. Councilmember Holden commented she attended Hot Dog with a Deputy on Wednesday, July 11. She noted this was a well-attended event at Perry Park. Councilmember Holden requested the Council discuss the City's investment policy with Finance Director Bauman at a future worksession meeting. Councilmember Holden thanked City Planner Bachler for all of his efforts on behalf of the City and wished him well in his move. Mayor Grant stated City Planner Bachler and his professionalism would be greatly missed. He wished City Planner Bachler well in his move to New England. Mayor Grant congratulated staff and the City Council for achieving the Step 2 GreenStep Cities award. He also commended the Finance Department for their efforts and for receiving three distinguished awards from the MGFOA. Mayor Grant explained he attended the Hot Dog with a Deputy event and thanked all who were in attendance. He stated this was a great community event. Mayor Grant requested an update from staff regarding the upcoming election deadlines.