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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 23,2003 Page 2 of 11 . 5. COUNCIL UPDATE Council Liaison Grant provided the Committee with the following update . Council approved the preliminary Tax Levy. . Approved the park shelter plans for Cummings Park. He noted that they decided on the original design for the shelter. . Council approved two variances, one for a garage, and another for a deck. . Authorized bids for lift station #7. A . Approved bids for building ofKarth Lake pump station. . Approved a 2:00 a.m. bar close time. Major impact for Big 10 and Blue Fox. . Approved a motion relative to the use of tax-forfeited lands. . Began a candidate search for an Accountant position. . Reviewed Guidant construction project noting that they now have three floors up. . Cub project is moving forward with an expected opening in December 2003. . . County Road E2 and Cleveland project is moving forward. . Approved the purchase of an easement from Steve Freeman relative to Fernwood Channel. . Post Office was not approved. . MnDOT updated all signs with the assistance ofthe Public Works department. Committee Member Henry referenced the tax levy and asked, on a per person taxing basis, how it compares to neighboring communities. Council Liaison Grant reviewed the per capita taxes with the Committee noting that New Brighton was approximately $1300 per person, Shoreview and Little Canada were between $500-$700 per person and Arden Hills was $350 per person. He further explained that New Brighton has a larger economy to scale and that they also have their own police and fire departments. He stated that Arden Hills, in comparison, is closer to Little Canada. Committee Member Thompson asked for an update on the Presbyterian Homes project noting that a Public Meeting is scheduled at Trinity Lutheran. She noted that the area residents have expressed concerns regarding the density, specifically the apartment buildings and traffic density. Council Liaison Grant stated that Presbyterian Homes has some preliminary plans put together noting that Council has not reviewed the plans yet. He explained that the plans are very conceptual at this point and that nothing official has been presented to the City for review. He . stated that Presbyterian Homes has shared the preliminary plans with the residents and are encouraging feedback and suggestions.