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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 16 2010 3 2.A Library Proposal Update (continued) Councilmember Grant questioned if the City had received any further information on potential - operating costs. City Administrator Klaers indicated the City has not. He stated the timing of the FPAC meeting would be tight for passing along information to the Library Board. A special Council meeting may need to be called to review the information within the proper timeline. He added that the Council should discuss whether or not they were interested in using TIF for Presbyterian Homes if the library was not included in the redevelopment. Mayor Harpstead stated TIF had to be used for construction or infrastructure, specific to property improvements, and the potential for TIF was there. He indicated the total content of the proposed development would determine his decision, as TIF could not be used for operating expenses for the Library. The overall mix of the development may justify the use of TIF when looking at the project in total. Councilmember Holden explained the facility was being utilized every day and because it was old does not mean it needs to be replaced. Councilmember Holmes questioned what further information was needed from Presbyterian Homes. City Administrator Klaers stated a pro forma from Ehlers was in the works and Ehlers would be present at the FPAC meeting. Councilmember Grant suggested staff work to gather as much information as possible to get the process started. Mayor Harpstead agreed and requested staff begin gathering the necessary information. B. 2011 Bud e Finance Director Iverson presented the City Council with the 2011 Budget. She reviewed the overall changes from the 2010 budget noting there was an additional staff person added to the finance department and interns into administration. The City has a great deal of clean up work and the interns have been effective in completing these tasks and they also have helped to get rid of audit findings with timely reconciliations. Overall, the recent personnel changes made to staff resulted in a $19,000 increase in the budget. Insurance rates would be back to the City at the end of August or early September. She expected the rates to be favorable. The budget reflected a 10% increase for benefits, but this may be reduced. Finance Director Iverson reviewed the budget further explaining a 1% increase in COLA for 2011 would impact the general fund by about$10,000 and about$6,000 in special funds. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the finance staff member would be a one year deal or on-going.