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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - March 10, 2008 20 Councilmember Holden stated that there had been several arsons in her neighborhood and the residents have not been informed. Mayor Harpstead stated that it had been helpful to have to Sheriff updates on a regular basis. Mayor Harpstead stated that as a Council they have been unable to schedule an interview with all five of them for the City Administrator position. He had asked Mr. Brull to collect information from the Councilmembers regarding what they were looking for and put it together along with additional interview questions. The Council could go through this at the worksession. He also stated that they would have at least three of the five Councihnembers interviewing and get the candidate base down from six people to three people. Then everyone will get together to interview the final three candidates. Councilmember Holden suggested that the Council look into a scheduling system in order to assist staff in situations like this. This would alleviate staff from having to call each member and get their schedule and trying to coordinate it. She suggested a web based schedule system that she had e-mailed to Mayor Harpstead. Councilmember Holden asked for clarification on the interview process so that the candidates did not have to answer all the same questions for several different groups of people. Interim City Administrator Willis suggested that the Council meet with the candidates first and have the first opportunity to ask questions. Councilmember Grant stated that it was now possible to pay the utility bill on-line but he did not see any communication stating that is an option. He asked what type of communication there would be and if the Park and Recreation offerings were available for online registration. Finance Director Iverson stated that they were still working on the Parks and Recreation items and there should have been communications on the utility bill regarding the ability to pay on- line. They were also going to be doing an article in the newsletter. Councilmember Holden and McClung stated that a small article IS included in the next newsletter. Councilmember Grant asked how long before the Parks and Recreation would be ready. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that they were still trying to work out some kinks. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that the City Egg Hunt will be held this weekend. It starts at 10:30 a.m. at Cumming Park and the fee was $5.