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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - October 10, 2000 ~.~~;-. LJ.' , "-'tw!' ;~' ,.' 14 notcd that several City staff, including himself, Ms. Chaput, and possibly Mr. Post, planned to attend, and invited interested Councilmembers to attend. . COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE ACTIVITY RRPORTS Council member Larson reviewed the Planning Commission's recent meeting, at which both a lot consolidation on Katie Court and a PUD Amendment for North Heights Church for the constmction oftwo gazebos wcre recommended for approval. Councilmember Larson stated that the Fire Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday Octobcr 11 was rescheduled. Mayor Probst suggcsted that a Council worksession be dcvoted to discussion of the pavement management program. He stated thc Council's discussion this evening indicated a need for a review of the program. He expressed his disappointment that the Council does not feel they have a good undcrstanding of the City's policy a year after the project was begun. Mayor Probst expressed concern that, by this evening's action, the Council has made further pavement management in the community impossible for some time. He stated that the neighborhood had legitimate concerns, and the Council had an opportunity to work through their issues and move forward with thc project. Mayor Prohst statcd that the Leaguc of Minnesota Cities (LMC) staff who presented a program at thc rccent mayor's conference he attended may be available to speak ,vith the Council about recommended approaches to management of issues and basic principles that can be used in any situation. lIe suggested that this could be scheduled some time after the election. . Mayor Probst stated that a 2-hour timeslot would be adequate, as it is not a lengthy presentation. He added a separate cvening session might be scheduled. Councilmember Larson stated hc would prefer a separate evening. Councilmember Grant agreed. Mayor Probst stressed the importance ofthc Council's role as public officials to be careful in public commentary as they deliberate issues in the public rcalm. He added this is equally important for City statf. Mayor Probst stated that staff arc anticipating approximately 100 people to attend the City Hall groundbreaking, which is scheduled for October 17. He added he intends to otTer a number of thanks and to reeognizc past mayors and councilmembers who were significant in the success of the projcct to this point. He noted he will offcr further commentary on the involvement of Congrcssman Vento. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember ApJikowski seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). .