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e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mll\TUTES FEBRUARY I I, 2002 13 Mr. Lynch stated that he would meet with representatives of Ramsey County tomorrow for the final selection of the architect for the Public Works facility. He noted the meeting would be held at City Hall. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Aplikowski stated she publicly congratulated the newest millionaire in Arden Hills. She noted she was sorry she missed out on tile patrol car. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the City Council could review the job descriptions for the restructuring as soon as possible. COllilcilmember Aplikowski stated that concerning the Xcel matter she knows it is a matter of principal. She noted that in practicality the City must leave the lines above ground or pays the $450,000. She added that if they go to court it might meant $550,000. She stated that ifthere had to be a stretch of land with these lines, this would be her choice. She noted the bottom line is that to do anything else would cost the City a lot of money. Mayor Probst stated he is angered by the fact that this is the second time this had happened. He noted the last time Xcel did not come to the City the issue went away after a series of difficult meetings. He added it infuriated him that Xcel decided on a plan without even a discussion with the City. He stated Councilmember Larson mentioned options that may not have cost $450,000. He noted they may still end up with the plan that was presented today, but he is frustrated with Xcel's reliability. He added there are multiple outages in his neighborhood. He stated that in the past when there were issues, he could contact them and get straight answers. He noted he called them as the Mayor of the community and was given an address that did not exist as the place that Xcel employees were working. Councilmember Rem noted that the newsletter draft copy is due in on Wednesday of this week. She added this issue would feature the new city hall and the web site. Councilmember Rem stated Northwest Youth and Family services had its annual retreat for new board members. She noted they were able to cut $100,000 from the budget without cutting salaries or laying anyone off. She added contributions are down. Mayor Probst noted the status of Trinity Lutheran Church and its parking lot. He added the City should not deal with past practices, but should move forward. Councilmember Aplikowski concurred that it was important to go forward as quickly as possible or they would be landlocked, The other Councilmembers concurred. Mayor Probst directed staff to move forward on that basis.