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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14,2002 7 MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to approve the letter and direct it be sent to Ramsey County with the following: a copy to Commissioner Bennett, a signature line for thc Mayor and the City Administrator, and noting the names ofthe City Councilmembers. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). C. Miscellaneous Mr. Lynch explained he was trying in graphical form to represent what the Governor's proposal as to further cuts in the City's lilllding. He noted that at this point it was just a pTOposal. Mayor Probst asked if the City had $12,000 at risk. Mr. Post responded that in rcgards to 2002, the specific line item to be eliminated is a revenue source in the gencral fund for $11,700. Hc statcd that approximately $ 32,000 related to the reduction in state credit aid. He notcd that if the proposal is adopted, the tax levy receipts would bc reduced accOTdingly. Councilmcmber Aplikowski stated amounts for Shorevicw and North Oaks has not bcenlisted. Mr. Post rcspondcd that Mr. Peterson, who prepared thc list, was trying to get something out quickly. He stated Mr. Peterson might not have all cities listed that are membcrs. Mr. Lynch noted the 35W Corridor Coalition's transportation summary is available. Mayor Probst stated that inforn1ation is being used to develop a work plan and legislative agenda. COUNCIL COlVLVlENTS Councilmcmber Grant stated he was appointed as liaison to the Maintenance Facility Task Force. He noted however, that there were no appointees to the task force. He added the Arden Hills Ordinance states those appointments would be made by the Mayor. He stated the Mayor needs to designate a chairperson. He requestcd that the Mayor appoint thc remaining members and pick a Chair. He stated the chair could call a meeting. Mayor Probst stated he hopes thc Councilmembers could otTer some names for this task force. He noted he does have one person who was a forn1er committee member and who would be interested. He added he would see what hc could do by the next City Council meeting. Councilmembcr Aplikowski stated that at a past meeting there were names on big sheets of paper of people who had expressed interests. She noted one of the public works employees might have some comments on that task forcc. Councilmember Grant stated the format of agenda has changed. He not cd it used to list the City's meetings for the month. He added it was helpful. He askcd if it would be on future agendas. Mr. Lynch rcsponded in the arIirmativc. Council member Rem stated the lists were very helpful. She concuned with the request for their return.