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r .'.-.....,. /_) ;-7.1' 1,.~~~i".l.~il.J I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27. 1997 14 Council member Aplikowski reported on the recent Ramsey County Legislative Meeting, and I .. stated she has an extra copy of the agenda. She gave a brief overview of what was to be discussed at this year's Legislative session. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired of Mr. Fritsinger if Staff could be asked to research the I Code regarding fast food restaurants. She would like the City Council to be able to discuss this issue further by early to mid-summer. Mr. Fritsinger stated he would ask Staff to begiu this process. I Councilmember Aplikowski commented the next Newsletter is set to be sent out soon, and brought up the possibility of including a "Meet the Staff' article. I Mayor Probst commented that mailing costs were going up for this Newsletter, and inquired if I another way could be found to cover these costs. It was brought up by various Councilmembers that their constituents are not receiving the City I Newsletters. Mr. Fritsinger reported that Staff has been updating the address databases with the latest information from the U.S. Postal Service. Councilmember Keirn welcomed the new building inspector, who was not preseut at the meeting. I Councilmember Keim inquired regarding the retreat for Staff and City Council. Mr. Fritsinger .. stated a memo will be sent within the next week with a list of options for time and place. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she will not be present at the next regular City Council I meeting. Mayor Probst reported on the NYFS awards invitation for Thursday. He indicated Bob Mullin, 1 an Arden Hills resident, is a recipient of this award. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired ifthe City Council could send a formal congratulation to I Mr. Mullin for this award. Mayor Probst expressed his desire to see other Arden Hills residents recognized for their I achievements in a similar manner. Mayor Probst recalled a recent discussion he had with an area Realtor regarding the lack of I community events in Arden Hills. A discussion ensued recalling past and present events that the City has sponsored. I Mayor Probst briefly discussed the Sister Cities program, stating that although this is a worthy program to investigate, the time investment it would involve is prohibitive at this time. I Mayor Probst stated he would like staff to contact the citizens who attended the Town Hall .. Meeting and expressed an interest in serving on committees. I