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. ~ ARDEN HILLS TRUTH-IN-TAXATION -DECEMBER6, 1999 DRAFT 9 e Mr. Post expressed his surprise that all three of the applicants had not attended this evening's meeting. Councilmember Aplikowski concurred. Since each interview had been scheduled for 40 minutes, Mr. Lynch suggested that the applicant be allowed the first five minutes for introduction, 25 minutes for questions from the Council and the remaining 10 minutes for any follow up discussion. Mayor Probst confirmed that the following three questions would be added to the list: 1. What current issues facing Arden Hills are you aware of? 2. What would be your decision-making process in making choices on overall community issues? 3. What meetings have you attended to familiarize yourself with the current issues facing Arden Hills? Councilmember Aplikowski stated that although the answer to the last question would be obvious, it would still be valid to ask. Councilmember Rem suggested that this question relate to more general issues throughout Arden Hills. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the three candidates had all confirmed their attendance at the interviews. Mr. Lynch stated that none of the applicants had indicated that they would not be available. Mayor Probst asked Mr. Lynch to make follow up telephone calls to confirm the e availability of the applicants. Councilmember Larson asked if the City would be allowed to re-advertise the vacancy if it was not satisfied with any of the three current applicants. Mayor Probst stated it was his opinion that the City Council was not obligated to select one of the three candidates. Mr. Lynch added that, if the vote on the appointment of an applicant resulted in a tie, the Mayor would have the legal ability to make an appointment. Councilmember Larson noted that he would not be available to attend the City Council meeting on December 13, 1999 which willleave three Councilmembers to vote on the appointment. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she had received additional calls regarding the Council vacancy. She asked if the City Council should meet early prior to the interviews. Mayor Probst suggested that the City Council meet no later than 6:45 p.m. Mayor Probst stated that he had received an invitation to the Library Foundation event being held December IS, 1999, which he may not be able to attend. Councilmembers Larson and Rem indicated that they would try to attend this event. Mayor Probst stated that the City received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding candidate projects for the Transportation Revolving Fund. He was not sure that the City of Arden Hills had any projects that would qualify for this Fund. e Mayor Probst expressed his appreciation to Mr. Dwayne Stafford and the Public Works staff for the positive input the City received from one of its residents.