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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 21, 2011 3 B. TCAAP/ Stadium Update City Administrator Klaers stated there are a number of issues to discuss; the Resolution of Support, the Legislative Talking Points, and the upcoming Senate hearing on November 29 as well as the recently scheduled Ramsey County Legislative meeting on November 28. He then reviewed the talking points and explained that staff added wording to make the investment of the Vikings more clear. The talking points also refer to the transportation system investments that will be made and the clean-up of the property. Councilmember Holden suggested the word "currently" be added to the first bullet point: "The stadium proposal is currently the best opportunity..." She explained that she has heard comments that the $420 million investment by the Vikings is actually coming from the Vikings and. the National Football League. Councilmember Holmes suggested that the talking points be revised to include the specific language about the Viking's investment as stated in the letter from the Vikings owners to the Governor. She also suggested a wording change in the second bullet. City Administrator Klaers introduced the City's lobbyist for the stadium project, Todd Hill of Hill Capitol Strategies. Discussion continued on the talking points and the Council directed staff to revise the talking points to include a few requested changes. The Council then reviewed the proposed Resolution of Support. Revisions were suggested and noted by staff. Council directed staff to add the revised Resolution to the Council's November 28th meeting. Councilmember Holden suggested the Council discuss Item F at this time since there were audience members present regarding this issue. F. 2012 Fee Schedule Parks and Recreation Manager Olson explained that she received a phone call from a Bethel University student, Wyatt See, requesting field space for the spring. At that time, she mentioned that the Council was considering revising their fee schedule to start charging a fee for adult field usage. Mr. See suggested the City work with Bethel to establish a fee to be paid by the administration rather than by the individual clubs themselves. Councilmember Holden asked why intramural and club teams aren't using Bethel fields. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson responded that it is her understanding that Bethel does not allow the club and intramural teams to use their fields. Councilmember Holden suggested that the Council accept the 2012 fee schedule as proposed and the club teams can work with Bethel to address the field fees.