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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, June 27, 1988. Page 6 . . . BUDGET (Cont'd) Treasurer Green pointed out the Finance Committee is seeking guidance from Council in order to spend funds wisely and in response to needs. He explained the concensus of the Finance Committee was that it would be the role of the Council to forward advice and long term ideas to serve as a guide for their discussions. Green agreed that too much detailed information forwarded to committees could be ~ counter-productive. McNiesh suggested that additional items, additional personnel or unusual items could be highlighted for the Finance Committee when the budget is prepared. Mayor Woodburn commented it is not a good budgeting practise to have special funds that are added to each year and carried over; it would add to the cost of operating the City. No action was taken on the matter. PLAT; VALENTINE HILLS NO. 2 Mayor Woodburn commented that the Council would probably be reviewing developments on marginal lands of this nature in the future and suggested that Council consider requiring future developers to file a completion or restoration bond to insure completion of such projects. He noted this is done in conjunction with roadway improvements and public works projects. REPORT OF ACTING CLERK ADMINISTRATOR LEAG. OF MN. CITIES; HEALTH/DENTAL INS. COVERAGE RENEWAL policy period begins 30 day notice. Acting Clerk Administrator McNiesh explained the health and dental insurance coverage from the League of Minnesota Cities was due for renewal for continued participation and she normally signs the policy. The 7-1-88 for a period of one year and can be cancelled with a ~ McNiesh reported she had received quotes from Group Health, a meeting has been scheduled for 6-29-88 with representatives from Med Center and she has requested information relative to joining with Ramsey County under the Delta Dental, PHP and a Coordinated Plan. She stated Mr. Hite had received quotes from Aware Gold Silver Two, however, he had not had the opportunity to review them. Hite also reported he had contacted six carriers who were not interested in writing any coverage for Arden Hills possibly due to its size. McNiesh explained she would review the figures, discuss them with the employees and report to Council at a future meeting. She stated she would sign the League of Minnesota Cities renewal policy. ORD. 8259; SPEC. EVENT SIGNS APPRVL. Acting Clerk Administrator McNiesh stated the proposed ordinance amendment would delete the requirement for Council approval of special event signs and allow approve the three signs permitted on a yearly basis. . administrative staff to Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council introduce by title Ordinance No. 259, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-8 OF ARDEN HILLS CODE DELETING COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) RES. NOS. 88-19, 88-20 & 88-21; APPORTIONMENTS Council was referred to the three apportionment resolutions which relate to the 96 Hamline Partners property east of the Public Works Building. McNeish stated it was her understanding that 96 Hamline Partners had agreed to pay the assessments that would be attributable to the property the City purchased. Hansen moved. seconded by Peck, that Council approve resolution Nos. 88-19, 88-20 and 88-21, relating to apportionemnt of assessments relating to improvements W-77-5 & W-78-2, W-P-SS 76-1A and W-72-1, 96 Hamline Partners property. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) CLAIMS Council discussed holding the payment to Lake Johanna _ Volunteer Fire Department until such time as the Fire Agreement had been signed. McNiesh stated the payment was not due until 7-1-88. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, to approve Claims and direct the Acting Clerk Administrator to release the payment for fire services to Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department upon obtaining an executed copy of the Fire Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0)