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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 24,2003 8 . not understand why the program was dropped when they were not losing money. He noted other City Park and Recreation Departments were in favor of this program. He indicated they took a great deal of pride in this program and they all worked hard for the children. He asked the Council to reconsider. Councilmember Larson noted it was hard to pick and chose what programs the City should get involved in. Mr. Otto asked what the objection was since they were not losing money. Ms. Olson noted there would be no net change to the budget if the Council reinstated the Track Program. MOTION: Councilmember Rem moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to reconsider funding the 2003 Track Program. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . Councilmember Grant stated because it appeared that this program did not cost the City any money and supported the children in the community he would support reinstating this program. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve reinstating funding for the after school 2003 Track Program as presented to the Council. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 8. ADMINISTRATION A. Administrator Vacancy Mr. Parrish stated with the vacancy of the City Administrator position, the Council needed to think about how to fill the vacancy. He noted the Council could go through the standard hiring process or retain an executive search firm. He asked the Council which option they wanted to proceed with. Councilmember Grant and Council member Rem stated they would prefer . using an executive search firm.