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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES <br /> August 15,2005 6 <br /> --- <br /> . <br /> Councilmcmber Larson said that road improvement decisions cannot be made solely on thc bases <br /> of PCI ratings. The curb, gutter, storm water, water mains, and sewer lines must also be a part of <br /> the improvement decision. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe said that the City does not want to miss an opportunity to utilize mill <br /> and overlays. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski asked if the City Council would be interested in bonding for future <br /> improvement projects. <br /> Councilmember Grant said that he would not be in favor of bonding for future improvement <br /> projects. <br /> City Administrator Michelle Wolfe asked the City Council if they were comfortable with a <br /> balance of$3,656,236 in the PIR Fund. <br /> Finance Director Murtuza Siddiqui said that the City's general fund balance is very healthy at <br /> this time. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked ifthere were any larger projects scheduled for the future. <br /> . City Engineer Greg Brown said that Snelling Avenue and the Floral neighborhood would be <br /> considered large projects that are scheduled for the future. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked about the status of County Road D. <br /> City Engineer Greg Brown said that Ramsey County docs not have County Road D on its <br /> projected five year plan. <br /> Councilmember Larson said that he does not feel comfortable with the projected PIR fund <br /> balancc. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that the City Council previously discussed using a budget guideline <br /> of one million dollars per year in improvement projects. <br /> Councilmcmber Larson asked if the revenues from the Holiday Station Store were included in <br /> the CIP. <br /> Finance Director Mutuza Siddiqui said that intemal borrowing was used to purchase the Holiday <br /> property. Typically the PIR fund is credited when a land sale occurs. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski stated that the City used to repair the worst roads first, before the City <br /> . Council adopted the neighborhood PMP approach. <br /> 6 <br />