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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—November 15, 2010 2 2.A. TCAAP Reuse and Public Sale Update (continued) period previously discussed and should allow private developers more time to evaluate the 11713 - and the property. Ramsey County has begun the Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) _ program with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on the parcels of land to be transferred to the County. It is anticipated that the process will take approximately 12 months. Councilmember Holden asked how long it took to do characterization of the property. If the GSA is planning the auction in April and the ground does not thaw until then there will not be enough time for potential bidders to do land characterization. Community Development Director Hutmachcr stated the timeframe for the bidding may be pushed back. The issue with the ground freezing has been explained to the GSA and they are aware of this. Councilmember Grant asked if Mike Comodeca had been informed about the delays. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated Mr. Comodeca has been kept up to date with the project. She also stated there had been a Staff tour of the property today in order to acquaint new Staff members to the property. There will be another tour scheduled at a later date for the new Council Members. Mayor Harpstead asked if the bid was anticipated to be an open or closed bid. City Planner Beekman stated they are planning on a sealed bid at this time. PUBLIC INQUIRIES Mayor Harpstead opened the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7:09 p.m. - Mayor Harpstead closed the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7:10 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. October 11, 2010, City Council Worksession Meeting Mayor Harpstead stated on page 3, the first paragraph, the first sentence should be "Mayor Harpstead stated it would be important for the City to look into the regional connections." Mayor Harpstead stated on page 10, the fifth paragraph, the second sentence should read "The Council has given direction to Staff to spread out the completion of full build projects based on PCI priority. This means that larger projects will be intertwined with mill and overlay projects." B. October 11, 2010, Regular City Council Meeting Councilmember Holden requested on page 3, the eighth paragraph, the name "Karen Hoider" be changed to "Ken Haider".