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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 20, 2011 7 The Council discussed: • the schedule for considering a Snelling avenue project in 2012; • delaying the SCADA system purchase for a year; • moving the lift stations to 2012; • the cost of the City's participation in the Highway 10 / 96 project; • the street sign replacement program. Discussion ensued regarding the following CIP categories: Cracksealing & Sealcoat, Streets: Mill & Overlay, Streets: Reconstruction, Streets: Miscellaneous. Details for each item will be reviewed with the Council prior to final budget. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS & STAFF UPDATES Mayor Grant recognized the Staff for the successful negotiations on the Zayo contract. Mayor Grant commented that the Council goals have not yet been finalized and it is now almost mid -year. City Administrator Klaers explained that discussion is set for a special work session on July 11 at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Grant commented on the current status of the Vikings stadium proposal. He explained that he has had requests for an informational meeting with neighboring cities as this proposal moves forward. Some Councilmembers expressed concern about the City hosting such a meeting as this is not a City-driven project. It was also suggested that the Council have more of a discussion among its own membership before meeting with adjoining cities. Council discussed the need for a resolution of support with stipulations that will protect the City's interests. City Administrator Klaers commented that the City does not know what is going to be included in the legislation to protect Arden Hills financially or whether such considerations will need to be included in other documents, such as the developer's agreement. He also stated that discussions for this proposed stadium have been going on for several months and the City has indicated they are open to the proposal but need more information. He noted that, from his point of view, the City Council not stating opposition to the proposal implies general support, unless something changes in the current proposal that would negatively impact the City. He believes the Council has done their due diligence by repeating consistently to the County what the City's concerns are with the proposal. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved, Councilmember Holden seconded, to extend the meeting to 9:30 p.m. Motion carried (4 -1) (Werner — Nay). Council suspended discussion of the Vikings stadium proposal to allow for completion of Council comments.