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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-AUGUST 17 2009 9 Councilmember Holden suggested the business and home owners to discuss the County Road E name change further before this item continues. Mayor Harpstead agreed asking staff to speak with the homeowners and report back to Council. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to discuss the planning process further with Civil Engineer Giga and report back on the projected expenses. C. 20 10 Budget/2010-2014 CIP City Administrator Moorse gave a brief overview on the preliminary 2010 operating budget. He reviewed the main items that were affecting the budget for 20 10. City Administrator Moorse noted the general fund has the most significant impact on the tax levy, which was proposed to increase by $75,534 or 1.97% over the 2009 amended budget. He explained the 2009 budget needed to be in relation to Police service costs and the Assistant Fire Chief position. Councilmember McClung questioned if Arden Hills would be credited back the City's portion of the new assistant fire chief s salary, as they have not yet filled that position. City Administrator Moorse stated he wasn't certain of this but that the fire department could have a surplus for 2009. Mayor Harpstead indicated the billing from the fire department for 2010 should then be decreased based on the ratio paid from the previous year. He suggested that the finance director discuss this with the fire department and that this become policy. Councilmember Holmes questioned if there were any other issues within the 2009 budget that required an amendment, such as with Ryan Companies. Finance Director Iverson stated this was in the TCAAP funds and that a budget amendment would be needed once the City determines what is happening with the site and where the money is coming from. City Administrator Moorse explained the City will incur consulting and legal expenses in 2010 with regard to TCAAP. These expenses are not known to date