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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br /> AUGUST 9, 2004 3 <br /> . the front ends have been replaced twice in eight years due to damage from snow plowing at a <br /> cost of $3, I 00 each time. He said the trucks are under-sized for the job requirements and are <br /> going through wear and tear. Councilmembers asked that staff provide a maintenance report on <br /> trucks prior to making a replacement decision. A comment was made by a Councilmember that <br /> we need to look at re-sizing the trucks. <br /> Mr. Moore said that shortly he will have a computer program that will track maintenance records <br /> by truck. <br /> Ms. Wolfe mentioned that with regards to COW1ty Road E construction, City Engineer Greg <br /> Brown, URS, is working with MNDOT for speeial funding so that the City does not have to use <br /> MSA or TIF funds. Couneilmember Grant mentioned that perhaps we should do the bridge and <br /> not necessarily the sidewalk. Mayor Aplikowski asked ifthe sidewalk can be moved closer to the <br /> street or claim a part of the street. Mr. Brown said that the County would not allow claiming part <br /> ofthe street. <br /> Councilmember Holden mentioned that with regards to the Fire Capital budget, payment to Lake <br /> Joharma Fire Department should be based on an invoice and not based on the budgeted amoW1t. <br /> A Council Member mentioned that since the City is faced with a problem of diseased trees, funds <br /> should be budgeted in 2005 to address this issue. It was mentioned that the City may benefit <br /> . from the additional levy funds. A one percent increase translates into $23,000. <br /> Councilmember Lois Rem mentioned that in the future the City should consider using a better <br /> quality paper for the City's Newsletter. The Council discussed an overall review of the <br /> newsletter layout (paper stoek, masthead design, etc.). <br /> Mr. Scott Clark mentioned that he will be presenting information in September with regards to <br /> eonverting a part-time Building Inspector position to full-time. He also mentioned that Arden <br /> Hills is a unique community as eompared to comparable sized cities with major businesses and <br /> two educational institutions that require additional resources. <br /> A general consensus was reached that the City will certify to the County a preliminary levy <br /> increase of 4% over the 2004 level by September 15, 2004. Ms Wolfe and Mr. Siddiqui asked <br /> the Council if they had reeeived adequate information from the preliminary budget. The response <br /> was positive. Ms. Wolfe mentioned that a final budget will be presented in October based on the <br /> input from the Council. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 9:10p.m. <br /> Respeetfully submitted, Murtuza Siddiqui - Finanee Director <br /> . \\\V\,u~\L~\ ~~ /~~~R <br /> Michelle Wolfe, ADMINIS RAT R <br />