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. . 1994 BUDGET INTRODUCTION OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The purpose of the Summary is to provide insight about the City's annual operating budget. The Annual Budget is approved by the City Council and lS effective for the period from January 1 through December 31, 1994. COMMUNITY BACKGROUND: Arden Hills is a second-ring suburb in the Minneapolis-St.Paul Metropolitan area. The City was incorporated in 1951 and generally operates under a Council-City Administrator organizational structure. According to the 1990 Census, the population was 9,199. Arden Hills offers a full range of public services. Some of the offerings are: - Police Service 24 hours a day - Maintenance of approximately 28 miles of local streets - Fire Protection with a class 5 ISO rating - Weekly residential curbside recycling - A Park, Trail, and Open Space System of almost 150 Acres CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT: . The involvement of citizens is a very important factor in local decision-making. To facilitate participation, the Council appoints citizens to six (6) standing Advisory Committees and Commissions. Additionally, the budgeting process includes a public hearing and a mailed notice of proposed tax changes that is provided to every property owner. LOCAL OFFICIALS: The elected City Council is responsible for adopting the Annual Budget. Members of the Council are: Thomas Sather, Mayor Dale Hicks, Councilmember Paul Malone, Council member Beverly Aplikowski, Councilmember Dennis Probst, Councilmember The proposed Annual Budget is prepared by an appointed staff acting under the direction of the City Administrator. Members of the staff are: Dorothy Person, City Administrator Brian Fritsinger, Community Planning Coordinator Terrance Post, City Accountant Cynthia Severtson, Park and Recreation Director Daniel Winkel, Public Works Superintendent .