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I .. I I I I I I I .. I I I I I I I. I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 29. 1996 8 Mr. Fritsinger noted that several months ago, the City submitted an application for Federal EDA funds to assist in the preparation ofa reuse plan for TCAAP, Now, the EDA has contacted the City inquiring whether it is interested in continuing to pursue those funds, Staff has submitted a letter of interest to take the process to the next level. Mr, Fritsinger reviewed that a year ago, the grant request was denied, However, it is felt there may be an opportunity for such funding in 1996, Mr. Fritsinger reviewed the proposal from Decision Resources for the community survey, He advised that City staff met with Decision Resources representatives to discuss issues of the community and the survey was tailored to include 60 questions that deal with evaluation of City services and community issues, Mr. Fritsinger stated he believes changing demographics are important in their impact to City services so that component will be included, The telephone survey will be taken of a 400 random household sample and the overall cost is $7,800 which is well within the budget, He requested the Council consider allowing City staff to continue discussions with Decision Resources to prepare a basic framework of questions which will be presented to Council for input and formal consideration, Councilmember Malone indicated support of this recommendation and commented on the reasonable cost estimate, Due to the upcoming Presidential election, he suggested the survey not be conducted until late November or December. Council concurred, Council consensus was reached in support of staffs request to continue working with Decision Resources to draft the basic framework of questions to be asked, COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Hicks reported on the September 14, 1996, Northwest Youth and Family Service Bureau fund raising event which will be similar to last year, He announced he has tickets for sale if anyone is interested, Councilmember Malone updated the Council regarding the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Policy Committees and requested input regarding those policies, He stated his main interest is to develop public accountability for the Metropolitan Council. Councilmember Keirn requested an update on the National Guard situation, Mr, Fritsinger reviewed correspondence with the Department of Defense which indicted there may be some preliminary approval of transfers prior to the deadline but they are not willing to state that a formal transfer will occur by that deadline, Acting Mayor Aplikowski reported on the AMM Housing Committee and stated the key issues are with the Liveable Communities Act, She informed that since she is attending meetings of the Finance Committee, the City of Arden Hills is not being represented at the Ramsey County League meetings,