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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 13,2000 13 . Councilmember Rem stated Oflicer Tim Golden is coordinating the Neighborhood Watch groups and a meeting is scheduled for March 23. She noted that National Night Out would be held August 1,2000. Councilmember Rem noted the Operations and Finance Committee meeting has been canceled for this month as the chair would be out of town. Councilmember Rem stated she has been discussing the City web site with Mr. Lynch, and a task force is ready to be organized to assist with email. She added the issue of a web site designator is still unresolved. Mayor Probst stated the I-35W Corridor Coalition would meet March 29 at 6:30 PM at Shoreview City Hall to update the coalition's activities. He encouraged the Councilmembers to attend. Mayor Probst stated an organizational meeting for the Mayor's Workshops will be held March 28 at 7:30 PM. He added he will be unable to attend and offered the Councilmembers the opportunity to do so. Councilmember Aplikowski agreed to attend. Mayor Probst commended City staff for their timely resolution of a sewer back up on Lake Johanna Boulevard. . Mayor Probst asked whether the Town Hall meeting would be held in conjunction with the City Hall ground breaking. Mr. Lynch stated that Congressman Bruce Vento would not be available the first week in April. Mayor Probst proposed the meeting be postponed until June. Mayor Probst stated he is pleased to see the number of applicants expressing interest in the Associate Planner position. Mr. Lynch agreed, stating he is impressed by the quality of applicants as well. Mayor Probst stated the Council had received a letter from the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners reviewing the State sales tax rebate program last year. He added the City ought to pursue a sales tax rebate, and requested the Council's consideration. Mayor Probst stated he had received a copy of a video from the County entitled "Ramsey Talks", which highlights the Arsenal property. He invited the Council to view the video. Councilmember Rem stated she had attended a Highway 96/Highway 10 meeting last Thursday, at which approximately 40 residents shared their comments and considerations. She added the consensus was that Highway 1 0 should be an overpass, and access was not an issue for the residents. She noted there was not much discussion with regard to project cost. Councilmember Rem stated the representatives from North Heights church were not concerned about access either and they are opposed to ramps as they wish to preserve their property for future expansion. .