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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - NOVEMBER 16. 2009 17 1B. 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Plan (continued) Mayor Harpstead questioned if the Council was in favor of the CIP as discussed for 2010-2011 along with the equipment purchase for 2010. The entire Council was in favor with moving forward with the CIP taking into consideration tonight's comments. C. 2010 Proposed Final Budget Overview Councilmember Holden questioned if the newsletter budget was in fact being increased by an additional $5,000. Finance Director Iverson stated when the budget was brought to the Council in August this line item was increased by $5,000 and the Council did okay this item. She noted the only items changed since the last budget workshop meeting was the elimination of the Assistant City Administration position and moved the savings in the general fund to other professional services for TCAAP consultants. Finance Director Iverson explained that the recording secretary expense was reduced by $3,000 along with the budgeted contribution to NW Youth and Family Services to $7,000. The annual meeting contribution was reduced from $1,000 to $250. Finance Director Iverson noted that additions to the budget included costs for Celebrate Arden Hills in the amount of $10,000. She indicated insurance quotes were now back and the increase went from 6% to 1 %, which reduced the benefits to an increase of $10.15. Finance Director Iverson explained that all of these changes were included within the preliminary levy set by the City. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the City had property liability insurance that covered sanitary sewer backups. He asked if this coverage could be regained. Finance Director Iverson indicated the City was not covered at this time, but used to have this coverage. Public Works Director Hoag stated he was uncertain of how long it would take to regain this coverage. The City would need to get a plan set in motion.