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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - NOVEMBER 17, 2008 18 Councilmember Grant suggested the City pursue additional grants for park projects because there was funding out there. He stated he would like the information greater explained to the public regarding the levy limit. Finance Director Iverson indicated the levy limit press release is state mandated and has to be posted in a certain font, style, etc. She eXplained this could be greater defined within the City newsletter if required. Finance Director Iverson stated this information could also be greater explained at the TNT meeting to get the focus off the levy and onto the tax rate which creates the impact on the homeowner. Mayor Harpstead agreed asking if the levy limit information could be posted on cable, in the bulletin and in Arden Notes. He questioned if the Council was in support of the budget as presented with the exception of the fire department assistant chief position and bringing it forward to the TNT meeting December 1, 2008. Councilmember Holmes stated she was in favor of the budget as presented with the additional funds going into a contingency fund to be used as an investment into the City. Mayor Harpstead agreed. Finance Director Iverson questioned if she should proceed with the 5.9% rate and that it could be reduced to 5.4% at the TNT meeting. . Councilmember McClung indicated he would not vote for a levy limit higher than 5.4%. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Councilmember Grant indicated there were a ton of signs posted along the City roads throughout the City. He noted these signs were on City right-of-way and asked that they be removed as they were posted for commercial purposes. Councilmember Grant questioned if the permit software was operational. City Administrator Moorse stated it should be to the City at the end of November.