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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - July 14, 2008 2 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL A. Popular Annual Financial Report Mr. Bruce DeJong representing Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association, presented the Popular Annual Financial Report award to the City of Arden Hills and Finance Director Sue Iverson for outstanding achievement in financial reporting to the public. He reported that only three cities in Minnesota received this award for 2006 and 154 cities nationwide. This document allows you to show your citizens and taxpayers that you are exercising good stewardship over the resources that have been entrusted to the City of Arden Hills. Involvement in this program allows your residents to have an excellent understanding of the city's financial position so they can provide meaningful input into your monetary decisions. Finance Director Sue Iverson thanked everyone and acknowledged the Communications Department chair Chris Gabio and the City's Communication Committee for their efforts. B. TCAAP Update City Administrator Ronald Moorse stated that the monthly conference call with the Army and GSA was on Tuesday, July 18. He stated that the call was brief but positive. He let the Army and GSA know that the City had made a decision regarding the local access interchange. They indicated it appears there is new energy and forward movement in the process. Mayor Harpstead opened the public inquiries/informational at 7: 11 p.m. Public Ms. Shawn Tholan, 1143 Waldon Place, referenced an e-mail she had sent to the Council in regards to being harassed by one of her neighbors because of her garbage cans. She referenced the garbage ordinance and stated that her garbage cans were now in compliance with this but the person who was harassing her was not and she would like the City to address the situation. She also stated that the City's complaint process should be reviewed. Mayor Harpstead stated that Staff does have this complaint as an action item and will look into it.