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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 19, 2018 2 budget adoption meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2018. Staff provided a detailed overview on the budget and requested feedback from the Council. Mayor Grant asked if the retaining wall could be completed by DOC labor. Councilmember Holden commented she believed this could be done. She asked if all of this retaining wall was on City property. Finance Director Bauman reported staff could look into this further and noted this would help with the balance of the Surface Water Management Fund. Public Works Superintendent Frid indicated the entire retaining wall was located on City property. Councilmember Holden asked if final decisions had been made for the Hazelnut Park construction. Public Works Superintendent Frid stated this project was still in the design phase. Councilmember Holmes questioned if this project included a warming house. Finance Director Bauman explained the warming house was part of the design process but noted a portion of the expense for this would be covered by insurance proceeds. Further discussion ensued regarding the new trailer, including the expense and technology that would be included. Councilmember Holden asked if this camera equipment would have GPS capability. Public Works Superintendent Frid stated he would have to investigate this further. Councilmember Holden questioned if it was necessary for the City to purchase another ½ ton truck. She inquired if a ½ ton truck was necessary. Public Works Superintendent Frid reported this was budgeted for Senior Engineering Tech Dave to use given the fact he would be out on street improvement job sites and inspections. He commented a pickup truck was more versatile and could be used in other Public Works avenues better than an SUV. He estimated the cost difference between and SUV and a ½ ton truck to be less than $5,000. Councilmember Holmes stated she supported the budget and levy as presented. She asked if the proposed budget included a reimbursement from the County for TCAAP. Finance Director Bauman indicated the budget does not include a reimbursement from the County. She explained it was her understanding the City’s planning costs would be reimbursed through future permit fees.