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<br /> . .. <br />~~ <br />i'\.~(' . <br />. Q "~;l. <br />Q\''<. :RDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 24. 1996 <br /> 6 -. <br />B. Resolution #96-42, Approving Local Performance Aid <br />Mr. Fritsinger explained that d)lring the 1996 Legislative Session, the State adopted a law which I <br />provides for a new state aid for all cities beginning in calendar year 1997. The proposed <br />resolution states the City is in the process of developing a system of performance measures I <br />acceptable by the State of Minnesota under this new law. It will also allow the City to qualify <br />for LPA should it be available in 1997. Currently, the Arden Hills' aid is estimated at <br />approximately $10,577. I <br />Mayor Probst questioned the deadline for submission of the performance standards. Mr. I <br />Fritsinger advised there is currently no deadline date but he assumes it will be around <br />July 1, 1997. <br />Councilmember Hicks asked if the $10,000 of aid is an annual payment. Mr. Fritsinger answered I <br />affirmatively. Councilmember Hicks questioned the amount of staff time involved to create <br />performance standards. Mr. Fritsinger stated he has not prepared a calculation but it may not be I <br />very time consuming since, typically, the work is tied with the budget process where goals are <br />identified. Councilmember Hicks stated he generally supports this recommendation as long as <br />staff time involvement does not exceed the benefit. .. <br />Councilmember Aplikowski concurred and questioned the value if the data must be changed <br />every two years. Mr. Fritsinger explained that this new aid may be an attempt by the State of . <br />Minnesota to phase out HAC A and LGA over time. <br />Councilmember Malone stated the City already has performance measures and abides by a I <br />budget to operate in a healthy manner. He expressed concern with the Legislature's implication <br />that Arden Hills does not already have these "performance measures" but noted it appears these I <br />measures must be established to apply for the $10,000 aid. <br />Mayor Probst concurred and inquired whether the third "WHEREAS" of the proposed resolution I <br />should be removed. <br />Instead, Councilmember Malone suggested the second "WHEREAS" be revised to state: I <br />"WHEREAS, in order to qualify for this new aid, the City must develop a system of performance <br />measures in compliance with the Law of 1996. Chapter 471. Article 3. Section 48." He noted <br />this removes the inference that Arden Hills does not already have established performance I <br />standards. Council agreed. <br />MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #96-42, I <br /> Approving the Local Performance Aid, as amended. The motion carried <br /> unanimously (4-0). .. <br /> I <br />