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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br />Octobcr 18, 2004 <br /> <br />\. <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />Finance Dircctor Siddiqui mentioned that inllationary cost increases must be considered whcn <br />crcating a CIP. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson noted that a CIP is only a five year snap shot for the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski believes that the City must sell the justification for the utility rate increase to <br />the public. <br /> <br />Engincer Brown suggested to the City Council that they set a yearly dollar limit on CIP projects. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant raised concerns that during the past 3 years Arden Hills roads were not <br />repaired on thc basis of need. The PCI rating has not always been the driving force behind the <br />project. He noted that Lindeys and old Snelling A venue have numcrous potholes and are in need <br />of repair. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden wondered if curb and gutter is part of the City's road reconstruction <br />plan? <br /> <br />Operations and Maintenance Director Tom Moorc stated that curb and gutter is part of the City's <br />future road reconstruction plans. <br /> <br />In response to Councilmember Grant's concerns, City Engineer Greg Brown stated the City <br />typically follows the PCl ratings when prioritizing street reconstruction projects. The Chatham, <br />Karth Lake, and Edgewater neighborhoods all scored very low on the PCl test. The City is <br />trying to attack this problem in a proactive manner. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski also noted that the City has been behind on a number of seal coat projects. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rem asked when did the City reconstruct the north water tower? <br /> <br />Operations and Maintenance Director Moore stated that the north water tower was reconstructed <br />in July, 200 I. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the revenue from selling the two trucks is included in the <br />proposed CIP. <br /> <br />Finance Director Siddiqui stated that the revenue from selling the trucks is not included in the <br />CIP. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the City should hold onto one the F-250 truck for the <br />Operations and Maintenance Director? <br /> <br />Finance Director Siddiqui felt that the repair costs for this vehicle may be too high to justify <br />keeping it. <br /> <br />. <br />