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~ . ~~HILLS Approved: June 14, 2004 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA COUNCIL WORK SESSION MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004, 4:45 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 1. Call To Order Mayor Aplikowski called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Present: Councilmembers David Grant, Brenda Holden, Gregg Larson, and Lois Rem. Staff present: Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; Finance Director, Murtuza Siddiqui; Operations & Maintenance Director, Thomas J. Moore; and Parks & Recreation Supervisor, Michelle Olson. 2.A. 2003 Audit Presentation Steve McDonald, audit partner at Abdo, Eick, & Meyers presented the City's 2003 Audited Financial Statements and management letter. Mr. McDonald provided an overview of the City's financial situation, including fund balances. He stated that the City is required to implement . GASB 34 by the end of2004. He further indicated that he will meet with the City's finance staff in July to outline the steps that will be needed to implement GASB 34. A question was asked by a Councilmember if the auditors had seen any significant changes over the past few years. Mr. McDonald stated that there has been a drop in the fund balances in surface management and sewer funds. He suggested that a rate study be conducted. Mr. Siddiqui acknowledged the need for the study and indicated that it is planned for in 2004. 2.B. National Guard Presentation Major Scott St. Sauver of the AHATS group made a presentation to the Council. This presentation was a follow-up to a previous discussion/presentation that was made in March, 2004. Major St. Sauver provided an overview of the classification which was published in October 2003. He mentioned that there are four basic classification categories: Maneuver Land, Basic Weapons Ranges, Billeting, and Support Facilities. Major St. Sauver also talked about the local training center. He indicated they have a property development plan which is subject to a public review process after senior leadership has an opportunity to review it. Major St. Sauver also provided an overview of the AHATS noise data. He discussed the peak sound level and the risk of complaints. He stated that the training site may see about 50 helicopter flights per year. There is a proposal for two landing zones - the Gravel Pit and Top of Kame. He mentioned that currently no helicopters are flying in and out of the area. Major St. . Sauver mentioned that the use of the facilities is changing and will continue to change compared to the past ten years due to the war. \ \Earth\Admin\Council\Minutes\ W orksession\2004\05-1 7 -04.doc