07-09-07 City Council Post-Meeting Worksession Minutes

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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JULY 9, 2007 4 There was discussion about the target audience for a City festival. Councilmember McClung said he didn't know who he thought the target audience should be, but he does not feel Arden Hills can do an event like the Slice of Shoreview. Councilmember Grant said that he thinks there can be different audiences, older and younger. He wondered whether we could approach Shoreview to include Arden Hills with their event. In regards to the Mayor's suggestion, he had concerns but wasn't sure the City would have much to lose in trying. Councilmember Holden would like to target all ages with a one-day event, in the fall, including fireworks. Councilmember McClung agreed that fireworks should be part of an event. The Council discussed whether the event should be held every year. Councilmember Grant stated he was unsure. Councilmember Holden suggested every other year. The Council was asked whether or not funds for an event should be budgeted in 2008. Councilmember Holden suggested there should be a one-day event in the fall, with a few activities late in the day, then fireworks. She suggested putting a small amount in the 2008 budget for a committee to plan something for 2009. Mayor Harpstead stated a desire to generate a group of interested residents to work on a committee. There was additional discussion with ideas for a future festival. Two options were discussed: Try to do something in 2008 or work towards an event in 2009. Council members Holden, Grant, and McClung supported working towards something in 2009. Councilmember Grant stated that he doesn't feel comfortable that there be an event every year. The Council discussed the need to have a committee in 2008 and some funds for deposits and plauning. In terms of timing, it was acknowledged that they should try to start a committee now. Council asked Ms. Olson to send an e-mail to Council, requesting them to solicit possible committee members and submit names. C. Council Comments aud ReQuests Council discussed that there would be a meeting with the Briarknoll residents on Monday, July 23 from 6:30-8:30. They requested that engineers from SEH be present at the meeting. The Council suggested that a notice be sent to all residents west of Hamline and north of 694, and that a press release be prepared. Motion by Councilmember Gr p.m. Motion approved 4-0. ~ Stanley arpstead Mayor nd by Mayor Harpstead to adjourn the meeting at 11:23 '/tbA- "'-, N6ah A. Simon Deputy Clerk l\Metro-inet.uslardenhillsIAdminICounci/IMinutesIWorksessionI2007107-09-07 Post Meeting 10-96 & Celebrating AH. doc