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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2001 2 . FINANCE DEPARTMENT 2002 Budl!et Discussion Community Events Mr. Post discussed the budget for Arden Hills celebration for 2002 asking if $1 0,000 is an adequate budget. Councilmember Aplikowski stated we have to consider how we will fund the dedication of City Hall which was in last years budget, and a Day in the Park. Councilmember Larson suggested we might tie in the dedication with the 51 st annIversary. Mayor Probst stated we should not change the budgeted amount of $10,000, and plan for fund raising perhaps by City Council members. Park Capital Mayor Probst stated the park budget is approved for park improvements, and funds will not be redirected from that budget for community events. The money for new warming houses has not been budgeted. Mayor Probst stated the budget should be amended in . 2002 to include additional funds for warming houses when more information regarding cost is available. Recreation Programming Mr. Post stated the money traditionally used to fund Recreation Programs is budgeted to be approximately $10,000 less than last year. Ms. Olson stated that programs like Breakfast with Santa and Summer Playgrounds do not make enough money to cover expenses. Councilmember Aplikowski asked what could be done tonight to possibly redirect funds to avoid cutting summer programs. Mayor Probst stated the issue of where recreation program money will corne from is not something that can be decided in a few minutes and clearly needs more deliberation. Discussion is tabled until January worksession, at which time a more long term decision will be made. Councilmember Aplikowski indicated support for the programs cut from the budget (track and playgrounds) and stated the Council will find funding to cover the cost of these programs in 2002 and long term planning for these programs will be discussed and decided for 2003. .