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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL- OCTOBER 9, 2001 5 Councilmember Rem stated that on page 3, under Process, in the first paragraph, the "n" should be capitalized in "notes" in the phrase "City of Arden Hills Notes". Councilmember Grant suggested that on page 3, under Process, in the first paragraph, the city's website should be added in the list of available media sources. Mayor Probst directed staff to make the corrections suggested tonight. He noted it would be a discussion item at the work session and brought to the next council meeting as a consent item. C. National League of Cities (NLC) Membership Reuewal Mr. Lynch explained that last year he had approached the Council for support for joining the National League of Cities. He stated it was another opportunity to share information between and among the member communities. He noted he sought input regarding renewing the membership. He added that from the staff prospective they had not gained all that much from an information standpoint. He stated the league deals with polices oflarger cities that do not always have the same issues as Arden Hills. He noted Councilmember Aplikowski was enthusiastic about the membership. Mayor Probst stated this was one of those networking and information avenues available to a council. He noted this was the national version of the League of Minnesota Cities. He added they had not drawn as much out of this as what could be there. He stated Ms. Karen Anderson, was the President elect. He noted Minnetonka and Shoreview were very active. He added the proposed cost was higher than what the city paid last year. He stated there were benefits to be had here. He noted it was an $ 833 dollar expense that was optional. Councilmember Larson stated he had received the publication, but did not find much of value, He noted he did feel strongly about it. He added the cost was almost $900. He stated he would almost rather see the money used for some other newsletter or organization directed toward smaller cities. Councilmember Rem stated she found several things in the publication interesting and useful. She noted there were many things applicable to Arden Hills in some sense. She added she could agree to let the membership lapse if they were not taking advantage of what was there. Councilmember Grant stated he had not found it to be particularly useful. He noted he knows Councilmember Aplikowski finds this membership of benefit. He added it was a $900 expenditure. He stated he could vote either way. He noted the issue should be taken to the work session. He added it would give Councilmember Aplikowski a chance to address the council in case there was some benefit to city that had been overlooked. A ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr, Lynch stated Ms, Ginnie Michaels could no longer attend the meetings of the Park, Recreation, and Trails Committee. He noted Chair Jimmy Johnson could no longer continue as chair, He added staff would send out the appropriate thank you letters for all their hard work.