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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - AUGUST 18, 2008 5 After further discussion the Council agreed to invite the Fire Chief to a worksession meeting to address questions and concerns from the Council. Mayor Harpstead and Councilmember Grant would attend the September Fire Board meeting to address this issue as well. Public Works Director Hoag noted the motor fuel expenditure for the Streets and Park Department was proposed to increase by 27% or $4,050. Councilmember Holden questioned if the increase was for the number of gallons consumed over the past several years or if there was an increase in usage. Public Works Director Hoag stated the number of gallons consumed per year was roughly the same but that the price of each gallon has increased exponentially. Mayor Harpstead encouraged the City Staff to be as efficient as possible with the City vehicles due to the fact gas prices were so unstable and could potentially continue to increase. Public Works Director Hoag noted the maintenance materials in the Street and Park Department were proposed increase the road mix and sand/salt materials by $11,525. He indicated this number was derived based on the previous year's improvements and projects. Mayor Harpstead indicated it would be helpful to know the percentage changes on a yearly basis as a point of reference. Councilmember Holden concurred. Finance Director Iverson provided the percentage Increase changes to the Council. Councilmember Holden questioned if the budget reflected an increase in natural gas expenses to heat the City buildings. Finance Director Iverson stated the budget was not increased for 2009 due to the fact such a large increase was made in 2008 to account for this. Finance Director Iverson noted an intern has been budgeted for 2009 in the Finance and Support Services department. She explained the cost of the intern