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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - January 12, 2009 18 Councilmember Holden asked what the status is regarding the positions that the Ci ty had advertised for. City Administrator Moorse stated that 100 applications had been received for the Public Works Maintenance position and 75 applications for the Deputy Clerk position. Councilmember Holden asked where in the process the City is currently. Finance Director Iverson stated that the postings closed on Friday January 9 and that the submissions were being reviewed at this time. Councilmember Holden stated that there are sections of Hamline Avenue, from County Road F to Highway 51, that have huge potholes that need to be addressed. She asked who the City would contact in regard to this section of road. Civil Engineer Giga clarified that the section of road was south of County Road F. Public Works Director Hoag stated that he would follow up with the County and the State. Civil Engineer Giga stated that this section would be covered by Mn/DOT. Mayor Harpstead stated that there was a project for that section of road that was suppose to be done last fall. Civil Engineer Giga stated that the project is slated for this summer and there would be additional information available in the Admin Update regarding a neighborhood meeting and about the public process that Mn/DOT is about to undertake. Councilmember Holden stated that the potholes should be fixed right away. Councilmember Grant stated that item 4L on the agenda has a description of an increase for 2008 but it does not state what the original amount was for 2007. The numbers for 2008 and 2009 reflect a greater than 10% increase. He also asked if the manhole rehab project was completed. Public Works Director Hoag stated that the manhole rehab project has been completed. The final invoices have not been received regarding this project.