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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-AUGUST 17 2009 20 Councilmember Grant suggested the 20 10 line item be retitled the Snelling Avenue Feasibility Study. Mayor Harpstead questioned what the storm pond maintenance number covered. Civil Engineer Giga explained this was a plug number related to shoreline stabilization. She anticipated that next year would include a project at Indian Oaks Pond. The City has met with Ramsey Conservation District about doing some shoreline stabilization around the pond due to the fact there is one to two feet of sediment that needs to be excavated, while replanting natural vegetation. She explained that this would assist with the drainage concerns as well. The next item discussed was the surface water management plan. - Councilmember Grant questioned if$100,000 needed to be allotted for this item. Civil Engineer Giga stated this was a pricey study but that the driving factor behind this was Rice Creek Watershed and the need to be in compliance with their updates, but could move out to 2011. Mayor Harpstead questioned if this item could be spread out over two years. Finance Director Iverson stated this would make no difference as funds were allotted to the surface water fund. - Mayor Harpstead questioned if there were any economies of scale by joining together with neighboring communities to complete the surface water management plan together. Civil Engineer Giga stated this could possibly provide a savings and stated she would investigate this further. The next item discussed was technology and office equipment. Finance Director Iverson indicated the City had three laser printers that could need replacement if they fail. She added that the City needed a new color printer as well, as it has failed. Councilmember Holden suggested the laser printer be replaced and that no additional funds be spent on repair of this item.