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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - MAY 19,2008 11 Councilmember Holden suggested this item read although City has no ability, we would like to work and collaborate with other entities to work towards having a say. Councilmember McClung asked that the reference to hydrogen buses be changed to fuel- efficient hybrid buses. Councilmember Holmes wanted the City of Arden Hills to encourage or support other agencies to provide light rail. Mayor Harpstead noted on Implementation Strategies he commented that the fourth bullet read: "encourage the use of impervious surfaces". He noted he would like a bullet added that AHA TS consider alternative energy sources on their facility, such as a windmill. City Planner Lehnhoff now directed the Council to Chapter 13. He noted additional sections will be added to this Chapter with regard to water management, storm water plans, etc. Mayor Harpstead suggested that the word "myriad" be replaced with another word to describe the services provided by the City of Arden Hills. City Planner Lehnhoff then discussed Chapter 5 regarding TCAAP. He asked for further comments from the Council on this area. Mayor Harpstead stated he was in favor of the revisions as they read. City Planner Lehnhoff directed the Council's attention to Section 7.2 related to institutional housing. He stated the chart would be adjusted as he has more information. City Planner Lehnhoff reviewed the numbers stating he would make the necessary adjustments to the document. City Planner Lehnhoff explained the process going forward with this document. He indicated the Planning Commission would review this one more time, with a final public open house style meeting scheduled for sometime mid-June. City Planner Lehnhoff explained a public hearing would then be held in July, along with going to adjacent communities for comment. Mayor Harpstead thanked City Planner Lehnhoff for all of his work on this document stating the Plan was coming along very nicely. The Council agreed. D. 2009 Bud2et Calendar Finance Director Sue Iverson reported she was before the Council with a proposed 2009 Budget Calendar. She stated the Council would need to adopt a preliminary budget and levy to certify to the County by September 15th. Finance Director Iverson indicated once this amount was set it could be decreased but not increased. She noted the final budget and levy would then be adopted by the City Council and certified to the County by December each year.