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e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 14, 1998 DRAFT 7 on the maintenance facility. However, due to planning delays, the numbers have been moved out. He stated that this is related to the transfer of the land from the National Guard. Mr. Fritsinger reviewed his conversation regarding maintenance of the joint facility_and advised that the National Guard indicated an interest in continuing that discussion. He noted that it is important to identifY how that will be funded and stated that he believes this cost level is realistic. Mayor Probst stated that he spent some time with Ramsey County Commissioner Bennett and believes it is clear the County is anxious to proceed and that financing is not an issue with the County. He reported that this project has risen on the County's project list. Councilmember Malone stated that he talked with Staff about the need to roll this into one piece (rather than three sections) and the idea of showing the revenue side rather than the current expenditure-only plan. He stated his concern about adopting the CIP and recommended language be included to indicate that it is being adopted in general concept and does not authorize the purchase of anything at this time. Councilmember Malone stated that there is a need to discuss these issues further and it should be clear that adoption tonight would not authorize any of these purchases. Mayor Probst complimented Staff on creating a document that will allow tracking of these issues and layout of the thought process behind it. He stated that at the Metropolitan Airports Commission, they have qualifiers in the approving resolution which basically authorizes Staff to proceed with implementation ofthe program and to start appropriate study and evaluation so, on an annual basis, the Council only approves the activities for the coming year. Councilmember Malone agreed that this is a nice packet of information but he wants it clear this is not carte blanche for purchases. Mr. Fritsinger suggested that Staff review the language being discussed. He noted that the items marked as 1999 are included in the budget, which will be presented tonight by Staff. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the motion should indicate this is accepted as a plarming tool. Mr. Fritsinger stated that Staff understands this is a tool that is flexible and suggested the resolution be revised with that additional language. Mayor Probst stated that the advantage for the Council to take formal action is that it will set a baseline in terms of direction to Staff. He stated that he agrees the adoption language should not commit it as a five year approved plan. Councilmember Larson asked if it is appropriately acted on when the budget is adopted because then, with regard to 1999 capital improvements, the Council is committed to those that are part of the 1999 budget. Mr. Fritsinger stated that with the present process, the Council concurs with the current year CIP in June and then Staff provides an updated CIP when the budget is adopted and identifies anything that's changed since June.