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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 13,2000 6 . Councilmember Aplikowski askcd whether participation in NLC events would be funded by the City, or whether Councilmembcrs would attend at their own cxpcnse. Mr. Lynch suggested training expense funds could be utilized. Mr. Post stated thcre are limited funds for such expenses. He added such a policy has never been discussed by the Council. CounciImember Aplikowski suggested the registration fee might be paid by the City and the Councilmember could pay for travel and other expenses. Mayor Probst stated a policy discussion might be necessary. He added that subject to limitation, a Councilmember's expenses ought to be covered by tile City if they are on City business. Mayor Probst asked whether the Mayor and Council fund might be an appropriate source. Mr. Post stated the Council's attendance fees for State events and worksession bag lunches are covered under that expenditure category. Councilmember Larson stated that elected officials traveling on taxpayer's money can be a sensitive issue. He added he would support requiring Council members to pick up a portion of the cost unless it is official City business. He noted that the City should pay only a portion of the cost of attendance at conventions and events. . Mr. Post stated that stalf could prepare policy alternatives for the Council's review. Mayor Probst stated that would be helpful. Councilmember Aplikowski requested information with regard to how much money the Council has expended on such items in the past. Mr. Post stated it has not previously been a budget item. Mr. Lynch stated, on another item, that he recently attended the Governor's plan meeting, adding that nothing new with regard to the plan was revealed or discussed. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Grant noted an item in the nonagenda packet with regard to a payment of $6,000 to the City from Lake County Service Co. Mr. Post stated the payment represents a health insurance rebate based upon positive claim experience. He added this is the City's first year as part of the cooperative. Councilmember Grant stated the Parks, Recreation and Trails Committee would meet November 28 at 7:00 p.m. for a final review ofvcndors for its Parks Comprehensive Plan. He added that the three submittals to be reviewcd were received from SEH, Ingram Associates, and BRW, Inc. Councilmember Grant stated tile non-programmed road projects within the City for 2002-2004 were included in the nonagenda packet, adding the projects were rated by staff in order of importance. He noted the projects in order of priority include portions of New Brighton Road, Hamline Avenue, Old Snelling Avenue and County Road E2. He expressed surprise that Hamline Avenue was not higher on the list. . Mayor Probst asked for clarification with regard to the City's financial commitment to the projects. Mr. Stafford stated that the County will complete the projects regardless of the City's position, adding it is necessary for staff to identify priority projects.