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<br /> DRAFT <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSIQN - JULY 20, 1998 7 <br />. <br /> It was Mr. Szurek's opinion that the Joint Powers Agreement, and proposed Fire Board, should <br /> allow more questions to be asked on a regular basis, issues to be sorted and solved, and a basic <br /> rebuilding of trust between the department and cities. <br /> Staffwas directed to include as a Consent Calendar item on July 27, 1998, City endorsement of <br /> the purchase of one grass rig by LNFD that is stored at Station No.1. <br /> Mr. Szurek advised staff and Councilmembers that a 1997 Audit report should have been <br /> received by the City, and a full detailed line item budget for 1997 and 1998 would be <br /> forthcoming. <br /> Mr, Fritsinger introduced a number of prioritization issues needing to be addressed before <br /> preliminary budget and levy adoption, and provided an opportunity for the City Council to <br /> measure the provision of City services against the Philosophy of Governance adopted as part of <br /> the 1998 Retreat. <br /> Mr. Post presented general operations expenses and key service issues for 1999, along with a <br /> revised CIP for Council review. Items discussed included police and fIre protection; economic <br /> development; 1-35W Corridor Coalition projects; TCAAP issues; general personnel costs; <br />. building inspection projected revenues; pavement management program scope; and parks <br /> maintenance items. General operations issued discussed included, annual temporary City Hall <br /> lease costs at 4364 West Round Lake Road estimated at $51,500; levy limits of approximately <br /> $1,910,930 (a 2,50% or $46,608 allowable increase); LPA of$II,235 (a $1,593 reduction from <br /> 1998); HACA of$90,683 (no change from 1998); and an increased level of tax petitions which <br /> may result in a higher planned delinquency rate than that used in 1998 (i.e., 2.0%) <br /> After considerable discussion, staff was directed to review the rate structure for the surface water <br /> management, water and sewer funds; maximize the proposed levy increase at 2.45 - 2,50% range; <br /> identifY big items for possible cuts; consider a proportionate increase for LJVFD and Ramsey <br /> County Sheriff; budget ramifications of high-priority TCAAP issues; Philosophy of Govemance <br /> as it relates to the budget; and provide the proposed preliminary budget at the August <br /> Worksession. <br /> CITY ISSUES - LONG TERM <br /> a. Planninl! Commissioner Interviews <br /> Mr. Fritsinger stated that no applications had been received at City Hall for the Planning <br /> Commission vacancy. The City may wish to interview any of the individuals who submit <br /> applications for the Planning Commission vacancy, <br />. <br />
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