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e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY C01JNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 28, 2002 5 dollars in support for schools, parks, and playgrounds. He noted they would continue to serve the Youth. He added he would remain on the Board. Councilmember Aplikowski thanked him for his hard work. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Resolution #02-08 Approving Light Brigade Inc. Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application at the Blue Fox Inn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. MAMA and CGMC Labor Relations Subscriber Service Mr. Lynch explained stated this is an annual request by the Metropolitan Area Management Association and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Members. He noted this coalition of cities takes advantage oflabor felations services. He added the City did not participate last year. He stated he believes the city missed out on some valuable information regarding labor rates, contracts, etc. He noted the dues amount and duration ofthe contract. He added it is a valuable service and he recommends that the City rejoin for the year 2002 to 2003. Councilmember Larson asked about actual services provided during negotiations. Mr. Lynch responded the service would assist the city by preparing information and by attending the meetings. He stated a representative sat in on negotiations of the first contract they settled when he first came to the city. Councilmember Larson asked ifthere were any limit to assistance provided. Mr. Lynch responded it was unlimited to the best of his knowledge. He noted it was limited to as much as the union would allow. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve subscription to the Metropolitan Area Management Association Labor Relations Subscriber Service for the subscriber year March 15, 2002 through March 14, 2003 for the amount of$2,830. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Lynch stated staff has received applications for the Planning Commission and the Park, Trails and Recreation Committee. He noted the City council needs to set a date for interviews. Mr. Lynch noted his attendance at the Ramsey County Public Works Facility meeting last Thursday. He added the County has received 11 proposals. He stated this Thursday at noon there is a meeting to sort through those proposals. He noted they would make a determination on whom to interview. He added the County is proceeding quickly. He stated the City needs to have task force to determine what services they want the County to take look at. He noted staffs general assumption would be the city would have part of the building and not a separate building.