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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - DECEMBER 7. 1998 2 . Mayor Probst stated that, since there was no apparent Council consensus and no formal action being taken at the Worksession, the issue come back to the City Council for formal action at a future Council meeting. Mr. Fritsinger asked for direction in order to proceed with licensing for 1999 and further clarification of the Council's desire for adoption of an ordinance, or for staff to make recommendations for consideration at the renewal of the recycling contract in 2000. After further discussion, and no clear consensus, Mr. Fritsinger suggested that proeedures continue status quo, allowing staff to enter discussions on the recycling contract renewal in mid- 1999, at which time discussions with and suggestions from the various vendors providing rubbish hauling would be pursued allowing staff to provide additional information for Council consideration along with the recycling contract. After additional discussion, and no majority forthcoming, Mr. Fritsinger stated he would bring back a specific ordinance for formal Council action at a future Council meeting. b. Final Town Hall Meeting Plans . Mr. Fritsinger statcd he would not be addressing the final Town Hall Meeting plans, but would rather spend time on 1999 Budget-related discussion prior to final document preparation and adoption scheduled at the December 14, 1998 Council meeting. c. 1999 Budget Mr. Fritsinger and Mr. Post reviewed several items needing clarification prior to final 1999 Budget document preparation and adoption scheduled for the December 14, 1998 Council meeting. 1. Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (LJVFD) Staff sought clarification on the LJVFD' s 1999 budget request. Staff reminded Councilmembers that the City of Arden Hills had paid LJVFD the same amount in 1998 as in 1997, due to lack of receipt of the Fire Department's budget in time to meet the City's budget process. Staff advised Councilmembers that the 1999 request was based on the 1998 increase, plus additional 1999 needs, therefore exaggerating the percentage increase. The Department's five-year Capital Improvement Plan, as provided to Council, also identified an item specific to 1999, $14,000 for maintenance work at Arden Hills Fire Station No. I. Staff requested Council clarification and direction . related to whether this project should be funded from excess TCAAP funds held by LJVFD, or out of the City's General Fund.