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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 14, 2001 8 Councilmember Grant asked if they would be adding the Wyncrest and Nursery Hill . neighborhoods. Mr. Brown responded in the affirmative. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to award the 2001 Seal Coating Project to Allied Blacktop Company for the bid price of $35,900.34 and directs staff to include in a change order the other parts in the West Karth Lake area up to an additional $14,000. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). F. Council Direction to the Operations & Finance Committee Regarding Prioritization of Goals Councilmember Grant explained the Operations & Finance Committee requested direction from the City Council. He read the Committee's suggested goals. Mr. Post stated this committee was created July 15, 1999. He reviewed the original five goals of the Committee. Councilmember Aplikowski noted the Committee has spent a lot of hours on City street lighting information including what kinds are acceptable and the procedure on how to go about getting them. . Mayor Probst stated there are policies on many of these areas. He noted the current street lighting policy that also addresses the fixtures. Councilmember Grant stated there is one issue regarding the policy and it is, should there be a uniform street light design standard for the city. Mayor Probst stated there are a number of committee issues here. He asked if the Council wants to prioritize them. He noted they need to be careful on assignment because there are other groups that would have input. Councilmember Aplikowski stated they should visit with the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee on the issue of the level of trail maintenance. . Councilmember Larson stated they are developing a new master plan for the parks. He noted his view is he does not think the city should have committees unless they are statutory or for a specific area that they need help on. He added task forces deliver a better product. He stated standing committees are frustrating for people who serve with no specific direction. He noted there does not seem much meat to work on for this Committee. He added the contribution of their time may not feel worthwhile. He stated he would not be opposed for thanking them for the work they have done and asking them back if needed again next year. He noted if they could not give them something worthwhile, we are not doing a good job utilizing the Committee member's time.