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<br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 8 1999 <br /> <br />D...P""o t:1.FT <br />"\,'i~ !',",f,' ' <br />''''.M' <br />~.. ." ',', <br />:G.... IJ ,~". . <br /> <br />15 <br /> <br />e Mayor Probst referred to the note in the non-agenda packet regarding discussions of the super <br />rink and the use of the current surplus to fund the vending concessions. He indicated that City of <br />Arden Hills is currently not the city directing representation. He asked Staff if the Council <br />should take formal action to make it clear that the City of Arden Hills would prefer to run a zero <br />balance. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the message is being sent that the City of Arden Hills does not <br />approve of the use of those funds. He noted that this is a function of the number of seats the City <br />holds in relation to the overall organization. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst asked if other representatives have been spoken with regarding this issue. Mr. <br />Fritsinger stated that Mr. Schwerm participates in the meetings and offered to discuss this issue <br />with him. He indicated that he was not sure of the position of the other cities. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that he had attended the Metro Transit workshop on Saturday, March 6, <br />1999. He indicated that the Metropolitan area has been divided into nine sectors. The <br />discussions on Saturday were regarding sectors one and two. The event was essentially a <br />planning activity to discuss where the transit is today and how much service there is. The room <br />was divided into groups and these groups were asked to take a budget and build a service plan <br />into it. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that he was not sure how valuable this exercise had been. He indicated that <br />one itern which had been discussed was the notion that there is a legislative mandate that the <br />Metro Transit up their ridership. The Metro Transit is evaluating the extent to which their budget <br />dollars are to be spent on coverage versus productivity. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst indicated that by the end of April the Metro Transit will be presenting a proposal <br />for the sector in which Arden Hills is located. He indicated that the fundamental issue in the <br />Metropolitan area is clearly that not enough money is invested in transit services. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst asked if staff would be attending the MCES budget rneeting. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that the School District is holding a luncheon on Thursday, March 25, 1999 <br />and there should be additional information regarding the referendum. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that there will be an opening reception for Shoreview's gallery on Friday, <br />March 12, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. He indicated he will not be able to attend as he <br />will be out of town. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that TCF Bank is sponsoring a Twin Cities development group. The forum <br />will be three breakfast meetings starting on March 18,1999 in New Brighton. <br /> <br />tit <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that the City is due to receive the bids for the new City Hall on Thursday, <br />March 11, 1999 and he hoped the numbers would be favorable. The timing for the formal <br />transfer is a matter of scheduling the Officers of the National Guard and it should take place <br />within the next two weeks. <br />