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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - November 20, 2006 t Councilmember Holden recommended that the City also budget for a lap top computer for the . Building Inspector. He could complete the reports at the job site. Councilmember Holden asked why the general supply budget doubled from last year. Accounting Analyst Michelle Bruley said that City staff combined the different departmental supply budgets into one line item located in the administration budget. General office supplies are no longer budged in multiple departments, so there are off-setting decreases. Councilmember Holden recommended that the City's contribution to Northwest Youth and Family Services be reduced by $1,000. Councilmember Larson said that he is comfortable with this recommendation as long as the City's overall annual contribution amount docs not decrease. Councilmember Holden requested that the 1-35W Corridor Coalition membership fees be removed from the 2007 budget. Councilmember Larson said that he is comfortable with the City remaining a member of the 1- 35W Corridor Coalition. Councilmember Holden said that she is concemed that the levy will remain at 6% for 2007. . Councilmember Larson said that he is comfortable with a 6% levy for 2007. Mayor Aplikowski stated that she also supports a 6% levy. Mayor Aplikowski recommended that additional funding be budgeted for residential improving communications with the residents. Councilmember Larson recommended that additional funding be used for public safety, PIR, and park improvements. City Administrator Wolfe provided the City Council with an overview of the proposed changes to the 2007 budget: . Northwest Youth & Family Services contribution reduced by $1,000, resulting in a $4,000 contribution. . $5,000 budgeted for a Needs Assessment for Arden Hills Fire Station # I. . $10,500 included for a City wide survey. . Celebrating Arden Hills (expenditure and revenue) was removed from the 2007 Proposed Budget. . 8