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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 27,2001 4 . Councilmember Larson noted his concern that there was not a lot a progress on the Pavement Management Plan after several meetings. He added they should set aside a Saturday morning. He stated he was concerned they would run out of time and the lack of progress frustrated him. He noted at the end of the day they should all be comfortable with whatever plan they devised. Mayor Probst stated they would be able to find a Saturday. He noted that if they did not do something soon they would not have a project for next year. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she thought they were closer than they think they are. She agreed it was time to get to the core issues. She noted her problem is that what they currently have and the model do not fit. Councilmember Grant stated one advantage of holding them before a council meeting was that they knew all Councilmembers would attend. Mayor Probst noted the next meeting would be at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2001. Councilmember Larson stated the Community Development Director of Mounds View sent him a study that they working on for Old County Road 10. He noted the Director indicated in the letter, that if the Arden Hill's cutoff was only to serve local needs it did not seem to be in conflict with their plan. He added there was still a lot of work to be done on the plan yet. . Councilmember Aplikowski stated her concern about the dedication of the new city hall being in limbo. She noted the plans were going forward, but they needed a parking lot. She added the business luncheon was the easiest thing to get together. She stated the dinner would not be hampered by weather, but weather would affect the open house for the public. She suggested doing the formal dedication for the residents with the town hall meeting in March of the next year. She stated that after October 15 the weather was unpredictable. Mr. Lynch stated the developer had indicated it would be ready for move in at the end of September. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if County Road E2 would have curbs. Councilmember Grant responded the County was to get back to him on the date that they would be back to finish this work. He noted they had left quite a dip at the intersection ofE-2 and Chatham. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if they were all right with the 2002 budget. Mayor Probst stated the Taxpayers League's letter stating they feared taxes would be raised angered him. He noted difficult issues were being borne by local government. He added there was a logical explanation for why the city was where it was on raising taxes. Councilmember Grant stated there were no levy limits this year, but in future years, there might be levy limits. He noted his concern that if they try to pull back the city might not be able to . recoup the loss.