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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 4 Councilmember Grant noted a number of these residences were built in the 1940 and had very small lots. He stated due to the narrowness of the lots it limited where a garage could or should be located, he would move for approval. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and CounciJmember Holden seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 05-20, Five-foot Side Yard Setback Variance for a Detached Garage at 1911 Glenpaul Avenue. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Councilmember Larson acknowledged Mr. Hellegers service to the City and wished him weU in his new position at the City of South St. Paul. C. Joint Powers Al!reement with the City of RoseviIle for a Shared Civil Enl!ineerinl! Position Ms. Wolfe stated approximately two years ago, the City Council authorized the creation of a Civil Engineer position. City staff has included this position in the City budget since 2004. Last fall, City staff conducted a recruitment process which was unsuccessful. In February, City staff presented several different options for City Council to consider including trying another recruitment process, partner with a neighboring City for some engineering services, or explore a different model for consulting engineering contract services. She indicated Council directed staff to look at option 3. City staff began working closely with Roseville city staff to determine the viability of this option. In July, both the Arden Hills and Roseville City Councils discussed this topic at work session, and both Councils directed their respective staff members to proceed with researching this option further. Since July, both communities have been working together to develop a Joint Powers Agreement, which staff was recommending the City Council approve. Councilmember Grant asked if the City Attorney had reviewed this Agreement and approved it. Mr. Filla responded he had looked at the Agreement and had approved it. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve the Joints Powers Agreement with the City of RoseviUe for shared Civil Engineering Services. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). D. Approve the Appointment of Jeffrev Frid as Operations and Maintenance Worker for the Citv of Arden Hills Mr. Johnson recommended Council approve the appointment of Jeffrey Frid as an Operations and Maintenance Worker for the City of Arden Hills.