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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br /> December 20, 2004 7 <br /> e staff is concerned that the parking lot at City Hall is not big enough to handle an event such as an <br /> election. <br /> Members of the City Council agreed that the lack of parking is an issue at City Hall during the <br /> general elections and that City staff should contact North Heights Lutheran Church and Guidant <br /> Corporation to see if they would be interested in serving as a precinct location for the City of <br /> Arden Hills in 2006. <br /> 1-35W Corridor Coalition Membership <br /> City Administrator Wolfe provided background information regarding the North Metro I-35W <br /> Corridor Coalition group. Presently, the City of Arden Hills is not a paid member of the I-35W <br /> coalition. Arden Hills currently receives some benefits from the I-35W Corridor Coalition. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski provided some background information to Council and staff members. She <br /> noted the City of New Brighton originally created that coalition as a way to collaborate and share <br /> resources amongst neighboring communities. Over time, the group began to stray away from its <br /> original mission and became more of a lobbying group. The group then did not benefit the City <br /> of Arden Hills as much. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked if the City lost access to the GIS database. <br /> e City Administrator Wolfe reported that the I-35W Coalition continues to maintain the GIS <br /> records for Arden Hills and Shoreview. Arden Hills is benefiting in a number of ways from the <br /> services provided from this coalition. <br /> Councilmember Holden agrees that the City should contribute some funding, but does not <br /> believe that the City should join the coalition. <br /> Councilmember Grant agrees that the City should financially contribute for the resources that are <br /> being provided. <br /> Councilmember Larson stated that the City should join the coalition. It would be foolish for the <br /> City to pay for a membership and not be active members of the coalition. <br /> This item will be placed on the agenda of a future City Council meeting. <br /> Council Reports <br /> Councilmember Lois Rem: Absent (Left at approximately 8:30 PM) <br /> Councilmember Brenda Holden: <br /> Councilmember Holden requested an update on the status ofthe building inspector position. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe reported that the staff member has received an offer from the Lake <br /> Johanna Fire Department. <br /> ~ Councilmember Holden suggested that a deadline date be placed on his employment decision. <br /> ----- <br />