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<br />"" <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JULY 19, 1999 <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />others that addressed high density housing; commercial activities; transportation concerns, and <br />other State concerns incorporated in its Livable Communities Program. <br /> <br />Mr. Brown stated that he understood the City's distrust of MnDOT and that it was not <br />unwarranted. However Mr. Brown expressed MnDOT's commitment to support the City in its <br />current endeavors. <br /> <br />After further discussion, Mayor Probst stated that the Council needed to re-examine the <br />philosophical issues as they related to the City and the region, to determine if the Council was in <br />agreement with pursuing this broader picture. Mayor Probst suggested that there would be no <br />closure on an option at this meeting, but expressed the Council's appreciation of those County <br />and MnDOT representatives in attendance. Mayor Probst further suggested that the Council <br />continue and try to finalize this discussion at a future Council W orksession, at which point they <br />could consider options for additional studies. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolaas stated that MnDOT was continuing its transportation study of the entire I-35W <br />corridor. <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger asked for clarification from the City Council for Ramsey County and staff <br />direction regarding publicizing of an informational meeting, or just Council discussion at a <br />Worksession. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued, with Mayor Probst stating that the Council needed to give this issue <br />further consideration, and the City would contact Ramsey County and MnDOT upon completion <br />of their study of various options. <br /> <br />b. 2000 Budl!et/CIP <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger provided an overview and update of staff's continued work on the 2000 Budget <br />and five year CIP. Several bench handouts were provided for Council review and information. <br /> <br />Mr. Post presented a bar graph with proposed CIP expenditures by year and by department for <br />the years 2000 - 2004. Mr. Post then reviewed various spreadsheets and staff assumptions by <br />department. Mr. Post requested Council comment on the specific items identified by staff for <br />2000 Budget consideration. <br /> <br />Mr. Post advised that the 2000 Administration CIP Budget was driven by three major <br />components; City Hall; a proposed Public Works/Parks maintenance facility; and cost <br />participation in the 1-35W bridge reconstruction. <br /> <br />Mr. Post advised that the City had not received an approved CIP from the Lake Johanna <br />Volunteer Fire Department (LJVFD) Fire Board, but it was assumed the City would be obligated <br />to provide eapital funds for bay floor resurfacing and purchase of a Fire Marshal's vehicle in . <br />2000. <br />