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e e e DRAFT ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - APRIL 19. 1999 3 important; including active and accurate rotation of annual sealcoating; and changing Item III. (I) to show whether the street is schednled for trail construction or reconstruction, rather than concentrating on the number of pedestrians using the street. The next step in the process will be for consulting engineers and staff, using the draft outline as revised, to begin walking streets next week and incorporate various factors as data becomes available. After which a series of possible recommended sections will be developed and presented for further consideration by the City Council. It was the consensus of the City Council that the public be provided with information regarding proposed improvements in their areas within a two (2) year window. c. Residential Water Meter Discussion Mr. Stafford presented various options, costs and benefits for a proposed residential water meter replacement program, and sought Council direction. After further discussion, staffwas directed to prepare items for Council action at the Apri126, 1999 City Council meeting, authorizing staff to seek requests for proposals for replacement of water meters with new radio read models in 1999 - 2000, with an alternate for additional replacements in 2000 - 2001. Included in the initial replacement would be those meters at the Pemtom Townhouse Association to coordinate installation with siding replacement. It was the consensus that meters less than ten (10) years of age would not be replaced, but would be upgraded to radio read technology. Staff was further directed to review and provide a recommendation regarding the meter deposit issue and other items addressed in the City's utility ordinance, including possible billing cycle rotation. d. Citv Hall UDdate Mr. Fritsinger updated Councilmembers and staff on his most recent and ongoing discussions with Department of Army, National Guard and congressional representatives regarding the land transfer for City Hall construction. Mr. Fritsinger read an update from Councilmember Malone on his informal discussion with Congressman Bruce Vento. Mayor Probst, and Councilmember Aplikowski also provided input from their discussions with various parties. Mayor Probst shared his concerns regarding the timing issue and pending award of construction contract for City Hall, and reiterated the need for a lease or formal agreement in order to proceed within the ninety (90) day window. Mayor Probst will continue to attempt to contact Minnesota National Guard representatives. Mr. Fritsinger stated that, at a given point, the City would need to approach the contractor seeking a thirty (30) day contract extension.