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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 8,1999 21 COllilcilmember Malone stated that the Lake Johanna Volllilteer Fire Relief Association had 3.8 million dollars available. He stated that there would be a meeting held on December I, 1999. Since he was the Arden I-Iills representative, and was resigning from the Council, he asked that another Councilmember take his place. Councilmember Larson asked if the representatives were able to vote. Councilmember Malone stated that they were. COllilcilmember Larson asked if the City of Shoreview was represented in the Association. COllilcilmember Malone stated that they are. He indicated that one issue with tile Association was that they try to give themselves more benefits than they have money for and he was concerned that the local cities be represented. He stated that the Association met four times per year, plus the second Saturday in January. He also noted that there will be an opening on the Transportation Advisory Board. Mayor Probst asked tlmt Councilmembcr Larson attend the next meeting of the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Board Association meeting. COllilcilmember Larson agreed. With regard to the next Town Hall meeting, Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the City Council would prefer this meeting be held in January or April of 2000. She suggested that the retreat be held prior to thc Town Hall meeting. Mayor Probst stated that he would prefer for the Town Hall meeting to be held in conjunction with the spring ground breaking at City Hall and suggested that Bethel College would be the preferred location. Councilmember Larson suggested the Armory be considered for the Town Hall meeting in order for the meeting to be held closer to the ground breaking event. Mayor Probst agreed and added that Land 0' Lakcs and the CPI campus could also be considered. Councilmember Malone noted that Control Data had a large auditorium. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she had been considering the opening on the Transportation Advisory Board and asked when the meetings were held. Councilmember Malone stated that the Transportation Advisory Board met the third Wednesday ofthe month at 1:30 p.m. Councilmember Rem stated that at its October 26, 1999 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Committee had discussed the fees charged to residents versus non-residents. The Committee had voted in favor of an additional five dollar fee for non-residents. Councilmember Rem stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee and suggested that a worksession be held in January 2000 to review basic docwnents such as the budget, long-range plan and Comprehcnsive Plan. Councilmember Rem stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee had requested volunteers to work on the 2001 anniversary event. Mr. Don Messerly offered to help Witll compiling history .