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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - NOVEMBER 16, L09 20 IC. 2010 Proposed Final Budget Overview (continued) Finance Director Iverson indicated this was observed through the rate study but that this would be spread out over the next several years to increase the rates to assure that the expenditures were covered by the revenues. Mayor Harpstead questioned who managed the enterprise funds. Finance Director Iverson stated this was managed by herself and Public Works Director Hoag. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the water rates with the City of Roseville were contracted or if they could be increased based on demand. Finance Director Iverson stated she did not recall this being a fixed contract, but that the City paid their fair share of the fixed costs based on the number of gallons. Councilmember Holden questioned if the public works department was hiring part-time staff to assist with the workload. Public Works Director Hoag indicated he was completing a memo at this time that will more encompass what has been completed, what needs to be done and how these should be accomplished. Mayor Harpstead questioned if there were any other comments on the budget and if not would like to take a poll to provide direction to staff. He indicated he was in favor of continuing with the operating levy at $3,057,666 and the budget as presented in the November 16, 2009 document and have it used at the December Truth in Taxation meetings. Councilmember McClung had no further questions at this time. The entire Council was in favor moving forward with this document. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to extend the meeting by ten minutes. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).