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ARDEN HILLS.CITY.COUNCIL WORKSESSION - APRIL 19,J999 3 . Mr. Fritsinger stated that the Council may wish to consider how often it desired to complete major street projects, and whether planning major reconstruction projects on a cycle every other year, from a budget and staff-time perspective, was preferred. Mr. Brown was directed to proceed with preparation of the Street Maintenance Program Rerating, as revised at the meeting. Those revisions included, a windshield verification of all city streets, as well as the "paper" rating; making the report more understandable for the average city resident by incorporating a brief description of why each component of an improvement is important; including active and accurate rotation of annual sealcoating; tying proposed construction into the comprehensive plan for review and incorporation of trail improvements. and changing Item III. (I) to show whether the street is identified in the Comprehensive Plan or Trail Plan for future improvements, rather than concentrating on the number of pedestrians using the street. The next step in the process will be for consulting engineers and staff, using the draft outline as revised, to begin walking streets next week; and incorporate various factors as data becomes available; after which a series of possible recommcnded sections will be developed and presented for further consideration by the City Council. It was the consensus of the City Council that the public be provided with infornlation regarding proposed improvements in their areas within a two (2) year window. . c. Residential Water Meter Discussion Mr. Stafford presented various options, costs and benefits for a proposed residential water meter replacement program, and sought Council direction. After further discussion, staff was directed to prepare items for Council action at the April 26, 1999 City Council meeting, authorizing staff to seek requests for proposals for replacement of watcr meters with new radio read models in 1999 - 2000, with an alternate for additional replacements in 2000 - 2001. Included in the initial replacement would be those meters at the Pemtom Townhouse Association to coordinate installation with siding replacement. It was the consensus that meters less than ten (10) years of age would not be replaced, but would be upgraded to radio read technology. Staff was further directed to revicw and provide a recommendation regarding the meter deposit issue and other items addressed in the City's utility ordinance, including possible billing cycle rotation. c. City Hall Undate Mr. Fritsinger updated Councilmembers and staff on his most recent and ongoing discussions with Department of Army, National Guard and congressional representatives regarding the land . transfer for City Hall construction. Mr. fritsinger read an update from Councilmember Malone on his informal discussion with Congressman Bruce Vento. Mayor Probst, and Councilmember Aplikowski also provided input from their discussions with various parties.