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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 24, 1999 11 MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize the execution of documents pertaining to the City's joint purchase of an Easement Machine with White Bear Lake. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Resolution #99-16, Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on the Issuance of Revenue Bonds to Finance Housing and Health Care Facilities and a Proposed Housing Program, and Authorizing the Puhlication of a Notice of the Hearing (Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc. Project) Mr. Fritsinger explained Presbyterian Homes had contacted the City with regard to an action involving bonding of approximately $30 million for a variety of facilities operated by that organization. He noted the City has been involved in a number of projects like this in the past, including the refinancing of some outstanding bonds in 1995. Mr. Fritsinger stated this case involves a revenue bond, and the City lends its name to the issue without any obligation or responsibility. Councilmember Malone stated he is familiar with this process, adding it will not affect taxpayers or the City's borrowing capacity in any way. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Resolution 99-16, calling for a Public Hearing on the issuance of revenue bonds to finance housing and health care facilities, and a proposed housing program, and authorizing the publication of a notice of the hearing (Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc. Project). The motion carried unanimously (5-0). F. 1999 Committee Appointments Mr. Fritsinger explained the Council had agreed at a recent worksession to make committee appointments at this evening's meeting. He added a number of residents have expressed interest at a recent organizational meeting on May 17, 1999, and some residents had previously expressed interest. I-Ie noted the list given to the Council reflects only those residents who expressed interest on May 17. Mr. Fritsinger requested the Council's direction on these committee appointments. Mayor Probst suggested the Council should determine interest from current committee members at this month's meetings, and perhaps re-appoint current membership through the next cycle appointment. Councilmember Malone expressed agreement, adding the Council might wish to provisionally appoint those residents who have expressed interest. Mayor Probst noted some residents have expressed interest in numerous committees.