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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ADMINISTRA nON . The six-member team in Administration helps the City Administrator manage the functions of all other City Departments and oversee the implementation of the City CouncWs policies and decisions. [n addition to coordinating Council and organization activities, Administration is also responsible for human resources, management information services, public information, cable television, and intergovernmental relations. Quick Facts about Administration: '*' How many Council meetings are there? The City Council meets on the second and last Monday of each month for regular meetings and the third Monday for Worksession meetings. Administration prepares agendas, and provides support information for a total of 36 meetings each year. '*' How many people are employed by the City'? Administration coordinates personnel services for Arden Hills' 142 City part-time and full~time employees. '*' Does the City have a community newsletter? Yes. We publish and distribute 10 issues of the Arden Hills Notes, the city-wide newsletter, each year. '*' Are Council meetings cable casted live? The City provides tape-delayed cable casting of all regular City Council meetings on Government Access Channel 16~ The tapes are broadcast the Wednesday following the meeting at 11 :00 a~m, and 7:00 p,m, '*' What Is the annual budget for Arden Hills? The 1998 General Fund budget, which was approved by the City Council, is approximately $2,540,230~ '*' How many precincts are in Arden Hills? . The Administration department coordinates and staffs national, state and local office elections at its 4 precincts. '*' \Vhom do I contact regarding licensing questions? Administration processes applications for liquor, cigarettes, solicitors, charitable gambling, refuse haulers, businesses, and other activities related under City ordinances, '*' What's the status of the proposed City Hall? The City Council is currently evaluating the schematic design and model for the building proposed to be built on TCAAP. Construction is expected to begin this spring with occupancy around January I, 1999. '*' When is City Hall open? City Hall is typically open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 a,m, to 4:30 p.m, From Memorial Day to Labor Day, City Hall hours are 8:00 a,m, to 5:30 p,m" Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a,m. to 12:00 p~m. on Fridays. '*' Is the City on~line with its own Home Page? No. However, Administration is working with a variety of other agencies to coordinate the creation of a web page and access to City Hall through the Internet. Our E-mail address is tpost@ctvI5.org~ '*' Where are City Council meetings held? Most regularly scheduled meetings are held at the New Brighton City Hall Council Chambers beginning at 7:30 p~m, '*' How can residents get involved? - There are a number of commissions, committees and task forces available to the public, Simply complete an application of interest and return it to the City Administrator.