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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ),11NUTES FEBRUARY 11,2002 13 Mr. Lynch stated that he would meet with representativcs of Ramsey County tomon'ow for the final selection of the architect fOT the Public Works facility. He noted thc meeting would bc held at City Hall. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Aplikowski slated she publicly congratulated thc ncwest millionaire in Arden HilJs. She noted she was sorry she missed out on the patrol car. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the City Council could rcview the job descriptions for the restructuring as soon as possible. Councilmembcr Aplikowski stated that concerning the Xcelmatter she knows it is a matter of principal. She noted that in practicality thc City must leave the lines above ground or pays the $450,000. She added that if they go to court it might meant $550,000. She stated that ifthere had to be a stretch ofland with these lines, this \vould be her choice. Shc noted the bottom line is that to do atly1hing else would cost the City a lot of money. Mayor Probst statcd he is angered by the fact that this is the second timc this had happened. He noted the last time Xcel did not come to thc City the issue went away after a series of difficult meetings. He added it infuriated him that Xcel decided on a plan without even a discussion with the City. He staled Councilmember Larson mentioned options that may not have cost $450,000. He notcd thcy may still end up with the plan that was presented today, but he is frustrated with Xce!'s reliability. He added there are multiplc outages in his neighborhood. He statcd that in the past when there were issues, hc could contact them and gct straight answers. He noted he calJed them as thc Mayor of the community and was givcn an address that did not exist as the place that Xcel employees were working. Councilmcmbcr Rem noted that the newsletter draft copy is due in on Wednesday of this week. She added this issue would feature thc ncw city hall and thc web site. Councilmember Rem statcd Northwest Youth and Family services had its annual retreat for new board membcrs. She noted they were ablc to cut S I 00,000 from the budget without cutting salaries or laying anyone off. Shc added contributions arc down. Mayor Probst noted the status of Trinity Lutheran Church and its parking lot. Hc added the City should not deal with past practices, but should movc forward. Councilmember Aplikowski concurred that it was important to go forward as quickly as possible or they would be landlocked. The other Councilmembers concurred. Mayor Probst directed staff to move forward on that basis.