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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - MAY 21, 2001 <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />future building use, which would impact maintenance requirements. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Post further noted forthcoming recommendations contained in the long-range <br />Parks, Trails and Recreation plan, such as additional trail maintenance standards <br />that may impact the baseline levy. <br /> <br />After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Councilmembers to direct <br />staffto continue at a zero to three- percent (0 - 3%) levy increase range for the <br />2002 Budget. <br /> <br />Further discussion items included self-financing of the proposed joint <br />maintenance facility and a planned spend-down ofthe Park Fund. <br /> <br />Mr. Post reminded Councilmembers that the preliminary levy to be approved by <br />September could not be increased, only remain status quo or be reduced prior to <br />adoption of the final levy in December for certification. <br /> <br />Parks & Recreation Department <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />A brief discussion was held regarding the recently completed community survey <br />as part of the Parks, Trails & Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Moore <br />provided a brief summary, and stated that a fifteen percent (15%) response rate on <br />the survey had been achieved. Further discussion items included the changing <br />community demographics; use of GIS for trends; and upcoming neighborhood <br />meetings scheduled for the City's four polling places. <br /> <br />Mr. Lynch indicated that the survey results seem to indicate a difference of <br />opinion with regard to the existing mission statement. <br /> <br />Councilmembers will await a formal presentation from the Parks, Trails and <br />Recreation Committee with a summary of the committee recommendations, <br />funding plans, and timelines. <br /> <br />Planning Department <br /> <br />City Administrator Lynch briefly reviewed former Planner Chaput's Erosion and <br />Sediment Control Ordinance memorandum, which will be an action item on the <br />June 11,2001 regular City Council agenda. Mr. Lynch also informed the City <br />Council of Interim Planning Consultant services arranged with Mike Cronin and <br />Associates. <br /> <br />Fiftieth Anniversary/Day in the Park Event <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />As Council Liaison to the City Events Task Force, Councilmember Aplikowski <br />presented a revised anniversary event financial budget as a Bench Handout for <br />Council review. The revised budget will be part of the May 29,2001 regular city <br />