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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - February 20, 2007 Councihuember Dave McClung said that he had no problems with the work session schedule, but he just wants to make sure that there is flexibility for the City Council to discuss other items that may anse. Councilmember David Grant said that he likes the idea of having a work session work plan. Mayor Harpstead noted that he would like for the City Council to consider having work session meetings at other locations throughout the City. This may get more people involved in local government. Councilmember McClung said that it is good idea to get more people involved in local government, but is it worth the time and effort to organize and plan meetings for an off-site location. Mayor Harpstead requested that off site work session meetings be discussed at a future City Council meeting later in the year. Councilmember Dave McClung suggested that the work session meetings should be televised. Councihuember David Grant said that he is not comfortable with having the work session meetings televised. Mayor Harpstead said that the City Council can discuss the possibility of televising work session meetings at a future date. Councilmember Holden recommended that the following topics be included in the work session plan: . Transportation and traffic concerns for 1-35W, 1-694, and Highway 96 . Community Survey . Administrative Fines . Rain Gardens . Ramsey County Sheriffs Department Reports . Lake Johanna Fire Department Reports . Legal Reports from the City Attorney . Guidelines for Canceling Meetings . TCAAP Railroad Line . PMP Rating-Policy . Sale of Old City Hall Property . TCAAP Policies . Code Enforcement-Proactive vs. Reactive Councilmember Grant inquired about the accounting for the TCAAP project. He was wondering if City staff had a chart of funds for the TCAAP project. 4