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e . e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 28, 2002 7 Councilmember Aplikowski stated being in the middle is good. She noted they should look at Roseville. She added they should be closer to Roseville. Councilmember Larson stated the Fire Department has said that every department is different. He noted he did not deny that. He added he does not know what is different. Mayor Probst stated that with retirement compensation for fire employees the City has tried not to be low, but at the top. He noted he was comfortable with the middle or slightly above the middle. He added they should also look at the rate of acceleration. He stated that from 1999 to 2000 it went to double digits. He noted they had to look at why there was acceleration. He added that was of concern to him. He stated that if the Fire Department is building that expectation theYTould not keep it up. Councilmember Larson stated the Fire Department argues a healthy pension helps in recruitment and retention. Councilmember Grant stated that in determining middle, Roseville might have some other factor that was not carried through. He asked if they could look at the number of employees rather than taking the aggregate. Councilmember Larson stated the information did indicate the number of employees. He noted that he why he chose these five cities. He added he suggests they look at these five cities and throw out the lowest as an anomaly. He stated they could use the others to determine a mean. He noted they could try to remain close to these five. Councilmember Grant stated that would make sense since Roseville is so far below the others. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if these cities had mostly a residential or commercial base. She knows they use it as a recruitment tool. She added it is a valid factor. She asked if commercial versus residential is a driving force. Mr. Lynch responded two percent of insurance is derived from homeowner insurance. He stated that to the extent these agencies have a higher percentage of homes would assist their pensions. Councilmember Aplikowski noted the City received an application from Ms. Liz Modesette. She added Ms. Modesette is a valid asset to both bodies. She stated they have a group going now for the next event. She noted her request that a task force be approved. She added part of it would be to plan the City Hall dedication on April 20, 2002 and the Day in the Park on June 22, 2002. Mayor Probst asked Councilmember Aplikowski to obtain a list of names as a starting point. Councilmember Aplikowski stated all Councilmembers are expected for the parade on June 22, 2002. She noted her.attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities workshop on the Governor's proposal. She added she would distribute her notes to anyone interested. She stated the proposal would affect the City, but is not definite. She added they would soon know what the