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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES MAY 20, 2002 6 . Administrator Lynch said the tanker truck funding should continue, and regarding the Operations and Maintenance video camera, he was hearing that the City should be more aggressive with this approach. Planner Parrish said it could be as early as March, at a minimum, assessment of our current water quality. The Mayor asked what the consequences would be. Planner Parrish suggested some permits may be withheld. Mr. Moore said, regarding the video camera -staff received notice today of another claim, and said the City does not have the proper equipment, and without it, the problem is becoming unmanageable. In response to the League of Minnesota Cities, the City cannot justify that they are managing and maintaining the City's system. He explained that a "predator" is a cutting tool which will allow the City to be self-contained. . Council Member Larson asked how many surrounding communities have this equipment. Mr. Moore stated all surrounding communities own this equipment. Mayor Probst said the issue is not just the cost of camera, but training cost involved and staffing issues, as well. Mr. Moore said URS would review the films with City personnel, therefore the City will do the work, eliminating the "middle-man", Council Member Larson said he was comfortable with the camera purchase, especially because other communities have also made this investment, but he was not comfortable with the purchase of a new truck at this time, Mr. Moore explained that the current vehicle had a host of problems including the brakes are not correct, the gauges are malfunctioning, but that he still can make the current truck run, . Council Member Grant inquired about the all season plow,