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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 19, 2018 4 <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 /> B. 2019 Fee Schedule <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 /> Mayor Grant asked if the fee schedule had been updated to reflect TCAAP fees. <br /> City Clerk Hanson stated this had not been done. <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 /> Council consensus was to implement increased the City's SAC and WAC fees. <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 /> Councilmember McClung suggested staff also see what other communities charge for liquor <br /> license fees. <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 /> Councilmember Holmes asked how much a dangerous dog fee was per year. <br /> City Clerk Hanson indicated this was a$500 fee per year. <br /> Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding the minute copying fees. <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 /> Further discussion ensued regarding the fees being charged for photocopying City documents. <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 /> Further discussion ensued regarding park pavilions and community rooms. <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. <br />