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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—November 9, 2009 9 <br /> 7. New Business <br /> Councilmember Holden stated that the Prius would be only one tank of gas a month. She <br /> expressed an interest in looking at a used vehicle that stayed with the "green" concept. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated that he did not agree that the vehicle needs to be replaced at <br /> this time. He asked if the City had looked into the possibility of paying mileage to employees and <br /> if this would save the City money. He stated that additional analysis needed to be done. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked what kind of maintenance had been done on the S 10. She stated <br /> that the City had spent $3000 over the last couple of years to maintain a 16-year-old vehicle. <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated that the motion could be tabled with direction to Staff to broaden their <br /> analysis and include items such as leasing, used vehicles, and utilizing a different vehicle from the <br /> Public Works Department. <br /> MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion <br /> Table the Motion to Purchase a 2010 Prius II from Maplewood Toyota for an <br /> Amount Not to Exceed $25,527.05 for Additional Information and Analysis. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that on page 2 of 3 of the memo states the 2030 Comprehensive <br /> Plan calls for the City to be greener where it makes economic sense. He requested that Staff <br /> include this in the analysis. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked for clarification on what was meant by direction for Staff. <br /> Mayor Harpstead explained that since the Council was on a motion to table he was allowing the <br /> Council to provide input to Staff on what they should include in their analysis. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested that the options considered by Staff include purchasing a <br /> used vehicle. <br /> The motion was called to a vote. <br /> The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> B. Motion to Establish a Three Hour Time Limit for All City Meetings <br /> MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember McClunLy seconded a motion to <br /> Establish a Three Hour Time Limit for All City Meetings. The motion <br /> carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> C. Motion Regarding Holding TCAAP Work Session as Special Council <br /> Meetings <br /> City Administrator Moorse stated at it October 28, 2009 TCAAP work session, the Council <br /> directed Staff to place on the November 9, 2009 Council meeting agenda consideration of holding <br /> TCAAP work sessions as special Council meetings. The purpose of the special meeting format is <br />