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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 29. 1998 ]0 H. Resolution #98-47, A Rcsolution Approving Local Performance Aid Mr. Fritsinger eXplained that during the 1996 Legislative session, the State of Minnesota adopted a law which provided for a new state aid, called Local Performance Aid (LP A), for all cities beginning in calendar year 1997 and the City of Arden Hills has participated in that program. He explained the City directed these funds towards partially supporting the DARE Program. However, with the changes in this program, staff proposes it may be more appropriate to consider a different program. He explained that staff viewed the communication issues and opportunities related to creating a WEB page for the City. The City has not yet been notified of dollars available but it may be in the area of $1 0,000 to $15,000. The Council is asked to adopt Resolution #98-47, approving Local Performance Aid. Councilmember Malone stated he believes it would be inappropriate ifthe City is trying to get this money for something that would not otherwise be done, or if the work is more than the revenue received. He stated his preference to say "no thank you" due to the level of bureaucracy involved in trying to get this $10,000. Mr. Fritsinger stated there are no consequences to drop out of this program and then participate in the future. He explained that participation would involve the ability to show the City is tracking documents to the requirements of the State. Mayor Probst stated if there is value in this exercise, and if it does not cost more than received, he would support staying in the program. However, if it costs more than the benefit it would be appropriate to consider "pulling the plug." Councilmember Malone stated he does not view this program as "free money" since application involves spending tax payer's dollars. Councilmember Aplikowski stated there may be issues that would be interesting to pursue such as a City Flag (a symbol of identification), updating the City logo, etc. She noted the City desires to increase their level of communication with residents and she does not object to participating if it allows the City to do that. Councilmember Keim stated the Council has discussed the need to relook at the logo and this could be used to cover part of that cost. Mr. Fritsinger stated staff would have to research program requirements to see how that type of program would fit. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Hicks seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #98-47, Approving Local Performance Aid. The motion carried ( 4-1 Malone).