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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETII\G MINUTES JANUARY 14,2002 10 . Councilmemher Aplikowski asked ifthcrc was some way the City Council could determine a date for the town hall mecting so they could schedule a dedication for City Hall. She asked about the Day in the Park date. Mr. Moore responded it was schcduled for June 22, 2002. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the City Council should deternIine whether the dedication would be the same date as the town mecting. She noted she suggests the second Saturday after Easter as a possible date. Mayor Probst stated they should proceed. Hc notcd he would like to do it in combination with the town hall meeting. He added that in April they should be ahle to accommodate the parking hcrc. He stated he was happy with the suggested date. Councilmembcr Rem stated it would not work for her. Councilmember Aplikowski suggested April 20, 2002. Councilmembers Rem and Grant concuned. . Mayor Probst stated the city has a deadline to get comments in about the redistricting. He noted he was curious to see if anyone has accesscd the website. He added he would appreciate staff review of the proposal. He stated they would not be concerncd in there was to be no change affecting Arden Hills. Councilmcmbcr Aplikowski stated there was a movement by one political patiy to move i\rden Hills over to the New Brighton area. Mayor Probst stated everything he had sccn had been about the congrcssional district. He noted this area was a bullseyc where all the machinations are going on. Mayor Probst stated the Fire Department is requesting advancing a vehicle purchase. He noted a suggestion to wait for Councilmember Larson's return. He added staff should look at the request. He stated they had a sinking fund for such capital improvements. He noted that if the money is there he would prefer to do it this ycar. He added he would like to have the infornlation necessary to have that discussion. . Mayor Probst stated Councilmember Rem, Mr. Lynch, and himself participated in a meeting with staff of the offices of Scnator Wellstone, Representative McCollum, Congressman Sabo and others on the arsenal property. He noted it was a forthright and good disCllssion. He added he thought he was quitc clcar and direct as to the city's interest. He stated it remains his impression that an opportunity exists to move things along. He noted that with the exception ofthe Anny Reservc thc other parties arc on track. He added a local point of contact is missing. He suggestcd that it should be the City of Arden Hills. He stated an of parties should decide on the path and go back to congressional delegation. He noted he learned some things that the AmIY National Guard has in the works. He asked for a specific consensus that they wanted to continue atId put themselves in the lead position as this matter goes forward. Hc stated the City would then continue to do those things necessary to forward this activity. He noted he was approachcd by the