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