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ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 8/28/01 6 • that time. Mr. Moore stated that the review should be completed and available for review prior to the September 29, 2001 work session. Mr. Wensman asked the Committee to review the information provided and forward their comments to Mr. Moore or Chair Johnson. Committee Member Straumann asked that Mr. Wensman include the information presented tonight, along with the minutes, to those who were not in attendance. Mr. Wensman confirmed that everyone would be provided with an information packet. COUNCIL UPDATE Council Liaison Larson provided a City Council update to the Committee. He referenced the income tax hearing noting that it has been delayed. He explained that a meeting had been scheduled adding that due to the lateness of action by the State Legislation they were exempt from holding an income tax hearing. He stated that it has been rescheduled for December 2001. He noted a significant change in the levy this year and stated that they have a$2.8 million budget. He explained that this year legislation removed K through 12 from the tax support previously received through the property tax. He referenced the homestead and agricultural credit noting the dollars that will be lost. Council Liaison Larson explained the levy limits adding that this year they cut HACA funding which allowed them to increase the levy to makeup the difference. He explained that they expect it to increase 7.5%in City • taxes. He further explained that the property tax bill would actually decrease overall but the increase would be seen at the City level. Council Liaison Larson stated that there are open issues with street width, urban gutter, storm water improvements, localized versus dispersed, adding that they are meeting on September 12, 2001 to allow time to work through the issues. He noted that it is very unlikely that they would have a pavement improvement project in Arden Hills next year. He noted a foundation drainage issue at City Hall adding that it appears it was not properly installed and would need to be replaced in order to keep the basement from flooding. He further noted that the dedication has been delayed until October 2001. Council Liaison Larson referenced the `Day in the Park' celebration adding that they recognize that they cannot do again what they did this year. He explained that the Council, by consensus, decided to increase next years' budget from $5,500.00 to $9,700.00 for the `Day in the Park' celebration adding that there has been discussion regarding the location of the celebration. Council Liaison Larson stated that Presbyterian Homes has come forward to ask for bonding and this is their second time coming to the Council. He explained the lower revenue bonds and they have asked for$5.5 million in funding. He stated that they do not have the funding and a Public Hearing has been scheduled. He stated that they are working on the Stormwater Management Plan which is a part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. He explained that the • work is being done by consultants and the first work session was held last week.