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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 8. 1997 II . was passed to requi,re disclosure forms, which were to be monitored and acted on by officials, However, they don t do It so she questIOns why there should be another law on the books that does not do anything except intrude. She stated the proposed law is not necessary and it does not make scnse to spend money to study something that has already been studied. Councilmembers Malone and Hicks stated their concurrence, Mayor Probst stated the Council consensus is to not study this issue, He stated he does not understand the total regulation in place but one issue mentioned is who has authority to regulate (State or municipality), Mayor Probst stated if this study would clarifY that issue, it would be of benefit but it sounds like Council consensus is to not move forward. Councilmember Aplikowski advised that the State gave up jurisdiction and gave it to the County but the County does not want it. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Hicks announced the Northwest Board meeting will be held Thursday, December II, 1997, but he is unable to attend, Councilmember Malone referred to the written comments on Valentine Avenue and the mention . of a "traffic calming device," He stated that while he is not normally a proponent of that type of traffic device, this area is a problem, has an illegal ineffective stop sign, and wide intersections so, perhaps, a "traffic calming device" may work, Councilmember Malone updated the Council with regard to the Fire Department pension fund increase and advised it has been determined they can afford to increase their benefits, He indicated that the Fire Department is also considering shifting towards paying a lump sum for retirement which will reduce their liability and allow the members to better invest funds. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she will attend the Ramsey County League banquet on Thursday, December 11, 1997, Mayor Probst again recognized Parks & Recreation Director Cindy Walsh who received the 1997 MRP A Dorothea Nelson Award from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association, He reiterate how proud he is of Ms, Walsh who has achieved this award, Mayor Probst announced the first meeting of the Arden Hills/Shoreview Joint Youth Commission which will be held this Wednesday night. Mayor Probst suggested a follow up letter be sent to Senator Grams thanking him for his warm response and reaffirming the City's concern with regard to proposed legislation impacting property rights, · Mayor Probst reminded the Council of the meeting scheduled on Monday night to review the ordinance codification.