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I I fj ARDEN HILLS TRUTH-IN-TAXATION - DECEMBER 5, 1996 7 Mayor Probst explained none of the streets identified for street reconstruction are listed as MSAS ~I roads. The City did attempt to qualify one street but the State rejected the request. The City will therefore be limited in its match of funding by the amount in the General and Surface Water Management Funds, I Ms, Rem asked if the improvements would include the same scope of improvement and reconstruction if the MSAS funds are not available, I Mayor Probst explained this may result in the scaling back of the overall project but that has not yet been determined, I Me Aiken noted a new reclamation assessment category, I Mayor Probst explained this is treated like an overlay but is a little more expensive as it involves some curb replacement I COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Ie City Administrator Brian Fritsinger, noted the Arden Hills Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for January 25, 1997 from 9:00 a,m, to 12:00 noon. Two locations, Bethel College (Benson Great Hall) and Valentine Hills Elementary, have been considered for the meeting, Mr. Fritsinger reported he I has visited both sites. The Bethel site will provide all the audio-visual needs and is offering use of the Benson Great Hall at no cost to the City, Valentine Hills offers some opportunity as it is a I smaller facility and depending on turn-out may provide a better fit The City would however, have the expense of a janitor and audio visual equipment would not be provided. Based on his visits to the two sites, Mr. Fritsinger stated he felt the Benson Great Hall at Bethel would be the preferred I site, There was Council consensus to conduct the Arden Hills Town Hall Meeting of January 25, 1997 I at Bethel College (Benson Great Hall), Councilmember Malone asked if Bethel would be willing to perform the taping of the Meeting, I Me Fritsinger stated Bethel is willing to provide the taping at no cost to the City, I Mr, Fritsinger noted from previous discussions City Council had indicated they would prefer a "State of the City" meeting. The Mayor and Council would run the meeting and Staff would be available for assistance. Me Fritsinger noted he felt the purpose/goal of the Town Meeting would include the I following: Improve Communication with residents; Accessibility to City Council/Staff; "Making residents partners in building a liveable community"; Provide information to residents/receive .. feedback from residents; and Assist with formalizing Committees/priorities, I