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I I. I I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I Ie I ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 27. 1995 3 PURCHASE OF PARKS 1 (ONFJ TON TRUCK Parks and Recreation Director Walsh indicated the total price for the truck would be $31,100 this includes the box and plow. She noted this is still below the $35,000 that had been budgeted for this purchase. MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Keirn seconded a motion to approve the purchase of 1 (One) Ton Truck for the total price of $31, 1 00. The motion carried unAnimously (5-0). Mayor Probst indicated since the time was not yet 7:30 p.m., the published time for the public hearings, he requested to move on to Administrator Comments, Council concurred. ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS City Administrator Fritsinger noted he had received correspondence from Everest Development regarding the Round Lake Development project. He indicated he would like any comments or concerns from Council as Staff prepares a response. Mayor Probst inquired if there is a timetable regarding this response. Mr. Fritsinger noted there is no timetable, Everest is awaiting a response from Staff. City Administrator Fritsinger indicated Mr. Post and Councilmembers Malone and Hicks have reviewed the infonnation and pay plan restructuring as discussed at the last Council Worksession. He noted although this plan apparently will allow the City to pass DOER statistical tests and be found in compliance, Staff is still working on a final form. He welcomed any comments from Council. Staff is still working on establishing a salary range. He noted DOER will then respond with any comments and then it will be provided to Council for approval. Mayor Probst inquired if there is a timetable as to when it has to be submitted to DOER. Mr. Fritsinger noted the deadline would be Apri130, 1995. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Aplikowski noted in regards to the County Road F issues addressed earlier in the meeting, if residents were available after the meeting, she would gladly meet with them to discuss concerns. Councilmember Aplikowski indicated she would like to see the return of the local newspaper the Town Crier as many residents have also voiced. She indicated Mr. Hoelscher has expressed interest in editing the newspaper. She noted this would be a good tool community communication tool if used correctly.