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e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - June 12,2000 D;Rj~Fr 5 Councilmember Larson stated that he would wish to see a 0% budget increase, adding he believes the exercise is worthwhile. He added he could accept a 3% increase, but he would like to try to maintain a 0% increase, and then make a decision. Councilmember Grant asked whether" zero increase" represents a level budget. Councilmember Larson stated that zero represents last year's dollar levy. Mayor Probst stated that, for the community, a 3% levy increase is a small amount. Mr. Post stated that 3% represents about $59,000. Councilmember Grant stated that the budget can not stay level forever, but needs to be increased. He added it may be a worthwhile exercise but an increase will eventually be necessary. Mayor Probst stated that he would wish to pursue the Community Development Director position to identifY functions that the community should address, and organize around those functions. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that an internship for the part-time Building Inspector was an attractive prospect. She added a retired person might be considered. She noted an Intern might be inexperienced. Mr. Lynch stated that, with regard to the Community Development Director position, an individual to fulfill that need is already on staff. He noted that Mr. Post has been with the City for many years and is familiar with its many properties. He added that the position will be involved in health insurance costs, personnel policies, and staff communication as well as property development. Mayor Probst stated that he believes significant activity on the TCAAP property is to be expected, as well as the Gateway area and involvement in the I-35W Corridor Coalition. He added that the City has not historically been actively involved in community development. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that community development will be a management rather than marketing style. She added that she believes Mr. Lynch's suggestion would work well. RECESS The Council held a brief recess which commenced at 7:35 p.m. RECONVENE FOR REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Mayor Probst reconvened the Council meeting at 7:39 p.m. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the June 12,2000, regular City Council meeting, as submitted. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).