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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br />AUGUST 9, 2004 <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />the front ends have been replaced twicc in eight years due to damage from snow plowing at a <br />cost of$3,1 00 each time. He said the trucks are under-sized for the job requirements and are <br />going through wear and tear. Councilmembers asked that staff provide a maintenancc report on <br />trucks prior to making a replacement decision. A comment was made by a Councilmember that <br />we need to look at re-sizing the trucks. <br /> <br />Mr. Moore said that shortly he will have a computer program that will track maintenance records <br />by truck. <br /> <br />Ms. Wolfe mentioned that with regards to County Road E construction, City Engineer Greg <br />Brown, URS, is working with MNDOT for special fimding so that the City does not have to use <br />MSA or TIF funds. Councilmember Grant mentioned that perhaps we should do the bridge and <br />not necessarily the sidewalk. Mayor Aplikowski asked if the sidewalk can be moved closer to the <br />strect or claim a part of the street. Mr. Brown said that the County would not allow claiming part <br />of the street. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden mentioned that with regards to the Fire Capital budget, payment to Lake <br />Johanna Fire Department should be based on an invoice and not based on the budgeted amount. <br /> <br />A Council Member mentioned that since the City is faced with a problem of diseased trees, funds <br />should be budgeted in 2005 to address this issue. It was mentioned that the City may benefit <br />from the additional levy funds. A one percent increase translates into $23,000. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lois Rem mentioned that in the future the City should consider using a better <br />quality paper for the City's Newsletter. The Council discussed an overall review of the <br />newsletter layout (paper stock, masthead design, etc.). <br /> <br />Mr. Scott Clark mentioned that he will be presenting information in September with regards to <br />converting a part-time Building Inspector position to full-time. He also mentioned that Arden <br />Hills is a unique community as compared to comparable sized cities with major businesses and <br />two educational institutions that require additional resources. <br /> <br />A general consensus was reached that the City will certify to the County a preliminary levy <br />increase of 4% over the 2004 level by September 15,2004. Ms Wolfe and Mr. Siddiqui asked <br />the Council if they had received adequate information from the preliminary budget. The response <br />was positive. Ms. Wolfe mentioned that a final budget will be presented in October based on the <br />input from the Council. <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 9:10p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, Murtuza Siddiqui .... Finance Director <br /> <br />Beverly Aplikowski, MAYOR <br /> <br />Michelle Wolfe, ADMINISTRATOR <br />