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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 19, 2018 4 <br /> <br />Council consensus was to direct staff to stop submitting its annual budget with the GFOA due to <br />the fact the process was too labor intensive. <br /> <br />B. 2019 Fee Schedule <br /> <br />City Clerk Hanson stated the City Council annually establishes a fee schedule. She requested <br />feedback from the Council regarding the proposed 2019 fee schedule. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if the fee schedule had been updated to reflect TCAAP fees. <br /> <br />City Clerk Hanson stated this had not been done. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung commented the City’s SAC and WAC fees were low compared to <br />other cities. He questioned if the City should be making an adjustment. <br /> <br />Council consensus was to implement increased the City’s SAC and WAC fees. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended liquor license fees be increased given the fact the City’s <br />contract services with the Sheriff continue to rise. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung suggested staff also see what other communities charge for liquor <br />license fees. <br /> <br />City Clerk Hanson reported the City of Arden Hills was in line with neighboring communities <br />but noted the City could consider a slight increase given the fact Ramsey County Sheriff rates <br />were on the rise. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked how much a dangerous dog fee was per year. <br /> <br />City Clerk Hanson indicated this was a $500 fee per year. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding the minute copying fees. <br /> <br />City Clerk Hanson explained she was not aware of the history of these expenses. She anticipated <br />most residents would find this information on the City’s website versus requesting a copy from <br />staff. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the fees being charged for photocopying City documents. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended the fee schedule be amended to show all picnic pavilion <br />fees for residents will be waived on National Night Out. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding park pavilions and community rooms. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden suggested the City define casual roadside stands within the Fee <br />Schedule. She recommended the hotel/motel licensing fees also be investigated further by staff.