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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 28, 2000 7 MOTION: Council member Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #00-16, Resolution Revising Sanitary Sewer Utility Rates Effective January 1,2000. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . D. Resolution #00-13, Metropolitan Council Transit Restructuring Plan Mayor Probst stated that he has no problem with thc transit restructuring plan but would like to add a third item indicating the Metropolitan Council needs to look at its restructuring and see how it aligns with the affordable housing initiatives. He noted this has been strongly suggested by the Metropolitan Council and yet thcy are pulling service out. Thus the two policies are not congruent. Mayor Probst stated he would like to add this third comment to make sure the affordable housing policy and initiatives coincide with transit initiatives. He asked Mr. Lynch to provide amended language. MOTION: Councilmembcr Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #00-13, Resolution Approving and Adding Comment to the Metropolitan Council Metro Transit, Sections 1 and 2, Restructuring Study, as amended above. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Aplikowski stated that at a future meeting, she would like to discuss affordable housing and obtain everyone's viewpoint. . Mayor Probst noted the City of Arden Hills has essentially deferred to the development of TCAAP to deal with that issue since, basically, the city is built out. He noted since that "day will be dawning" fairly soon, it would be appropriate to come to grips on what is meant by "affordable housing." ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS A. Park Maintenance Employees Mr. Lynch reported that the Park Maintenance employees have petitioned to join the contract of the Local 49. He stated he, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Stafford will meet with the union business representative to begin discussions on how and when that happens and will provide information in written form as it becomes available. Mr. Lynch reported that he has requested that two Public Works employees, Mike Schifsky and Frcd Reed, attend the March 13 City Council meeting to be recognized for their improved safety for snowplow operations. Mr. Lynch commented that regardless of whether they receive an award for this effort, he would like them to appear before the Council and be recognized for their efforts. The Council agreed. COUNCIL COMMENTS . Councilmember Grant announced that the Parks and Recreation Committee would meet on February 29, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., to review the Tony Schmidt Park project and proposals for Ingerson Park.