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. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2002 ~ , t~ 11 Councilmcmber Aplikowski stated she did understand how much time this was going to take. She asked, however, if they should hire someone who was just rcsponsiblc for TCAAP. She suggested they not make any decision tonight and to put this issue on the next City Council's agenda to give her thc opportunity to have her discussion with the City Administrator. Councilmembcr Grant stated, relative to TCAAP, they did not know if this was going to bc a "long tunnel" or a "short tunnel" at this point. Hc stated they did not know if this was the right time to hirc someone. Councilmcmber Aplikowski stated if she could be assured that there was a rnore equitable division of rcsponsibility and compensation she might change hcr mind. ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Lynch statcd they were investigating the cost of blinds for the City Hall. He statcd whcn that was put togethcr; hc would bring it back to the City Council for revicw. Mr. Lynch statcd Nestle Purina Pet Carc had sent the City a letter indicating they were closing thcir Arden Hills facility, effective July, 2002. This dccision will affect all 24 employecs at the facility. . COUNCIL COMMENTS . Councilmcmber Grant stated the Maintcnance Facility Task Force had met and they had a pretty good idea of the facility size and what thcy would bc willing to sharc with thc County. He stated the future focus would be looking at financing options and a dcsign/build sccnario and how the City could take part in that. He stated as he received more information he would prcsent it to Council. Councilmember Larson asked if they were going to do anything with the signagc prior to thc Open House. He suggestcd thcy get rid of the temporary sign for this event. Councilmember Larson requested staff prcparc a mcmorandum that grouped the major TCAAP proposals and their respcctive team mernbers. Councilmembcr Larson stated he had sent a Rcsolution regarding Charlie Pcck, who was a long serving mail delivery man in the City and who passed away last week. He indicated it would bc nice to memorialize his service to thc City as well as send a copy to his family and co-workers. Councilmcmber Larson statcd thcy had a recent Parks, Trails & Rccrcation meeting, and had requestcd them to prioritize the capital improvcmcnts. Councilmembcr Aplikowski stated the events committcc was mccting this wcck and she thanked Pam Swecney and Michclle Olson for all of their hard work. She stated the "Day in the Park" plarming was coming along. She requested stafflook into thc possibility of placing some type of backing on the Council nameplates so they can be rcad bettcr.