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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 16 2010 7 2.B 2011 Budget/CIP (continued) Councilmember Holmes questioned how the recycling reimbursements were handled. - Finance Director Iverson indicated these were paid to the City twice a year in July and December, when property taxes were collected. Councilmember Holden asked if the City would be expanding Park and Rec activities given the recent article from New Brighton. - Park and Recreation Manager Olson did anticipate an increase in the need for services, especially those for seniors. The hope would be the New Brighton residents would look to Arden Hills. Mayor Harpstead questioned if Celebrating Arden Hills was included in the 2011 budget. Finance Director Iverson stated $10,000 was set aside for the event ($25,000 in expenditures and$15,000 in revenue—donations.) Councilmember Holden did not see a need to hold the event yearly and suggested it be held every other year and remove the expense from the 2011 budget. Councilmember Holmes requested that the event be held annually as the committee has done a great deal of planning and this momentum would be lost. Councilmember McClung expressed concern as the event took a great deal of staff time and effort. He stated he would support the event every other year. He commented that the alternate years could be highlighted with"The Day in the Park"event. Mayor Harpstead indicated the benefits to the community may not justify the labor and expense for the event. He stated Public Works was extremely involved in Celebrating Arden Hills this year. Councilmember Grant stated the committee could continue working on the event and come back with a number. Councilmember Holmes expressed frustration that the subcommittee was not told these comments up front. She wanted to see the event become large and successful like Shoreview and New Brighton. Park and Recreation Manager Olson indicated the Shoreview and New Brighton events were not staff driven and had 501(c)(3) established to make tax deductible donations possible. Mayor Harpstead suggested the funds remain in the budget and that it be reviewed at a later date. The City would need to realize that it does not have the same structure in place as the neighboring cities. A lot of effort was being assumed by City staff.