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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES <br /> September 19, 2005 5 <br />. Finance Director Siddiqui mentioned that he will adjust the preliminary budget totals <br /> accordingly. <br /> Councilmember Lois Rem left at 7:15 PM <br /> eouncil Reports <br /> Staff Reports <br /> . City Administrator Wolfe reported that TCAAP appraisal information will be arriving <br /> shortly. The appraisal will contain information that relates to the discussion regarding the <br /> highest and best use for the TCAAP property. <br /> . City Administrator evaluation has been scheduled for September 26th after the City <br /> Council meeting. <br /> . City staff has received a number of eal1s regarding the removing of trees by Xee1 Energy. <br /> Xcel Energy has been trimming and removing trees along transmission lines, al1 of the <br /> trees that have been trimmed or removed are located along the rights-of-way areas. <br /> Operations and Maintenance Director Tom Moore has been reviewing the activities of <br /> Xeel Energy. Xcd Energy has been doing a good job with the tree trimming, but a poor <br /> job with the clean-up around the neighborhoods. <br />. Councilmember Holden stated that the City Council just wants to know what the tree <br /> removal policy is for Xcel Energy. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe said that it would be good to have a representative from Xcd <br /> Energy attend a future City Council meeting to explain their processes and procedures. It <br /> can be difficult for residents to understand the concept of easements and rights-of-ways. <br /> . City Administrative Wolfe reported that City staff is in the process of interviewing eleven <br /> candidates for the open Community Development Director position. <br /> . Operations and Maintenance Director Tom Moore reported that the Little Lakes Little <br /> League and Shoreview Babe Ruth Association would like to donate $15,000 for bal1 field <br /> improvements at Perry Park field #4. The proposed improvements would include a new <br /> outfield fence, foul line fence, and improvements to the existing ball field diamond. The <br /> projected improvement costs are not projected to exceed $l4,000 at this time. It is the <br /> first time that the Little League and Babe Ruth associations have offered to donate money <br /> to the City of Arden Hills for ball field improvements. Also, the City is discussing with <br /> the youth baseball organizations possible improvements to the Hazelnut ball field. <br /> . Members of the City Council requested that the $15,000 donation be placed on the next <br /> City Council meeting agenda for approval. <br />. eouncilmember Grant <br /> 5 <br />