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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCI-I 8.1999 <br /> <br />15 <br /> <br />Mayor Probst referred to the note in the non-agenda packet regarding discussions ofthe super <br />rink and the use of the current surplus to fund the vending concessions. He indicated that City of <br />Arden Hills is currently not the city directing representation. He asked Staff if the Council <br />should take formal action to make it clear that the City of Arden Hills would prefer to run a zero <br />balance. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the message is being sent that the City of Arden Hills does not <br />approve of the use of those funds. He noted that this is a function of the number of seats the City <br />holds in relation to the overall organization. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst asked if other representatives bave been spoken with regarding tbis issue. Mr. <br />Fritsinger stated that Mr. Schwcrm participates in the meetings and offered to discuss this issue <br />with him. He indicated that he was not sure of the position ofthe other cities. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that he had attended the Metro Transit workshop on Saturday, Marcb 6, <br />1999. He indicated that the Metropolitan area has been divided into nine sectors. The <br />discussions on Saturday were regarding sectors one and two. The event was essentially a <br />planning activity to discuss where the transit is today and how mucb service there is. The room <br />was divided into groups and these groups were asked to take a budget and build a service plan <br />into it. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated tbat he was not sure how valuable this exercise had been. He indicated that <br />one item whicb bad been discussed was the notion that there is a legislative mandate that the <br />Metro Transit up their ridership. The Metro Transit is evaluating the extent to which their budget <br />dollars are to be spent on coverage versus productivity. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst indicated that by the end of April the Metro Transit will be presenting a proposal <br />for the sector in wbicb Arden Hills is located. He indicated that the fundamental issue in the <br />Metropolitan area is clearly that not enough money is invested in transit services. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst asked if staff would be attending the MCES budget meeting. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that the School District is holding a luncheon on Thursday, March 25, 1999 <br />and there should be additional information regarding the referendum. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that there will be an opening reception for Shoreview's gallery on Friday, <br />March 12, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. He indicated he will not be able to attend as he <br />will be out of town. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that TCF Bank is sponsoring a Twin Cities development group. The forum <br />will be three breakfast meetings starting on March IS, 1999 in New Brighton. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that the City is due to receive the bids for the new City Hall on Thursday, <br />March 11, 1999 and he hoped the numbers would be favorable. The timing for the formal <br />transfer is a matter of scheduling the Officers of the National Guard and it should take place <br />witbin the next two weeks. <br />