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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JULY 20, 2020 10 Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said there are some concerns due to the reduction in state aid funding. The County relies on a certain portion of that funding for operations, so the County is trying to decide how to maintain enough funds for operations and also have enough funds for capital projects. So there is no final answer at this time. Mayor Grant suggested an hour be set aside before a regular Council meeting to discuss the roundabout project. Councilmember Holden said she would like data from Bethel on the number of students. Councilmember Holmes asked what year the City’s share of the land for the fire station was scheduled. Finance Director Bauman explained the Public Safety Capital Fund shows it in 2020, under fire station line item. The General Fund had an excess balance in 2019 so the money would be transferred to 2020. She was seeking Council direction. Finance Director Bauman discussed 2021 projects, beginning with City Hall Maintenance. City Administrator Perrault said the roof is estimated to be replaced in approximately 3-5 years, so a place holder was added. Finance Director Bauman said the City Hall parking lot is scheduled to be completed in 2021, engineering work is being done this year. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated they could hold the parking lot together by patching if they wanted to push it out another year. Councilmember Holmes suggested it be moved out another year. Councilmember Holden agreed. Councilmember Scott agreed. He felt the roof to be more important than the parking lot. Mayor Grant said given City Hall is currently closed to the public they push it out. Finance Director Bauman discussed the reconstruction of the Arden Manor play area. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented that a grant for the project could be applied for again. The application period runs January through March. It is Federal CDBG money. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said the equipment is usable but as it continues to age replacement parts will be harder to find. Councilmember Holmes suggested moving it out one more year to see if they get the grant.