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I I i' I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I , I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 26. 1996 4 Mr. Fritsinger distributed the application prepared for the Met Council. He stated two months ago a meeting was held to further discuss the formal process of placing the coalition on a work schedule. At that time, Staff was directed to work on a potential joint powers agreement. The grant application to the Met Council is due on Friday, August 30, 1996, for the Livable Communities Act. Mayor Probst noted he and Mr. Fritsinger participated in discussions with members of the Coalition, and the next meeting is scheduled for August 27. He stated he supports the resolution and plans to state his desire for emphasis on transportation at the upcoming meeting. Councilmember Malone stated he agreed with Mayor Probst. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she also supported the resolution and agreed transportation should be an emphasis. She added she believes all communities will benefit. Councilmember Hicks stated he concurs with the comments made. MOTION: Hicks moved and Keim seconded a motion to approve Resolution #96-48, Supporting Cooperative Livable Cities Demonstration Grant Application to Metropolitan Council for 1-35 W Corridor Coalition Planning Activities. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. 1997 Budget Process - Integration of City & County Road Improvement Projects Mr. Fritsinger commented that this issue relates to the last discussion held at the most recent worksession. At that meeting, City Engineer Stonehouse provided a detailed 1997 Pavement Management Plan (PMP). The question arose as to whether this scope of work could be funded based upon the City's planned $48,000 involvement in the Ramsey County Cleveland Avenue Bridge Project, and the $35,000 in additional PMP funding from the 1.95% Net Levy increase. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the Engineer's 1997 PMP Plan could be accomplished if Colleen Avenue would be added to the State Aid system. Mr. Fritsinger pointed out that the City's participating in County Projects will increase during the next five-year period, and result in significantly higher costs to Arden Hills. Terry Post, City Accountant, stated that funding for City participation in these County projects may require both a component from the Assessment Policy of the City, aud from the use of fixed MSA Construction Funds. Mr. Post stated in the past, MSA Construction Funds have been used mainly for internal PMP projects, but now the use of these funds will also have to compete with participation in County projects. Mayor Probst asked if MSA funds could be used on County projects. Mr. Post stated they can. Mayor Probst asked if the Federal Government could be assessed and Mr. Post stated he does not believe so. Councilmember Malone stated this is an example of "delayed pain" based on a decision of the State with the burden falling on the cities.