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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 29.1998 10 <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski asked if this is a result of a request. Mr. Fritsinger advised that it is <br /> and has been raised by several businesses. . <br /> Councilmember Hicks asked if the business has to request this as part of their license application. <br /> Mr. Fritsinger stated this is correct. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Keirn moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion <br /> to adopt Ordinance #308, Amending Chapter 3 of the City of Arden Hills <br /> Municipal Code Relating to the Sale of Strong Beer, and direct the City <br /> Administrator to publish the ordinance in accordance with Minnesota State <br /> Statutes, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> H. Resolution #98-47, A Resolution Approving Local Performance Aid <br /> Mr. Fritsinger explained that during the 1996 Legislative session, the State of Minnesota adopted <br /> a law which provided for a new state aid, called Local Performance Aid (LP A), for all cities <br /> beginning in calendar year 1997 and the City of Arden Hills has participated in that program. He <br /> explained the City directed these funds towards partially supporting the DARE Program. <br /> However, with the changes in this program, staff proposes it may be more appropriate to <br /> consider a different program. He explained that staff viewed the communication issues and <br /> opportunities related to creating a WEB page for the City. The City has not yet been notified of <br /> dollars available but it may be in the area of $1 0,000 to $15,000. The Council is asked to adopt <br /> Resolution #98-47, approving Local Performance Aid. . <br /> Councilmember Malone stated he believes it would be inappropriate if the City is trying to get <br /> this money for something that would not otherwise be done, or if the work is more than the <br /> revenue received. He stated his preference to say "no thank you" due to the level of bureaucracy <br /> involved in trying to get this $10,000. <br /> Mr. Fritsinger stated there are no consequences to drop out of this program and then participate <br /> in the future. He explained that participation would involve the ability to show the City is <br /> tracking documents to the requirements of the State. <br /> Mayor Probst stated if there is value in this exercise, and ifit does not cost more than received, <br /> he would support staying in the program. However, if it costs more than the benefit it would be <br /> appropriate to consider "pulling the plug." <br /> Councilmember Malone stated he does not view this program as "free money" since application <br /> involves spending tax payer's dollars. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski stated there may be issues that would be interesting to pursue such <br /> as a City Flag (a symbol of identification), updating the City logo, etc. She noted the City <br /> desires to increase their level of communication with residents and she does not object to <br /> participating ifit allows the City to do that. <br /> . <br /> DRAFT COPY - UNAPPROVED <br /> - ,- <br />