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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 12, 2012 4 Mayor Grant stated this item was discussed two weeks ago as the Council was uncertain how the City should proceed with Todd Hill's contract. If the Council took no action, the Council would spend another $2,400 in the next two weeks. Councilmember Holden was in favor of ending the contract. She felt the stadium was not coming to the City of Arden Hills and Mr. Hill's lobbying efforts could end. Mayor Grant indicated the votes favor the City of Minneapolis at this time. However, the State still had to make the final determination. Councilmember Werner questioned if the issue would get through the legislature yet this year. Mayor Grant commented that the legislature would wait until they had the proper number of votes before bringing the issue to a vote. Councilmember Werner asked if Mr. Hill would return to the City if the issue were to shift back to Arden Hills if he was needed for Plan B. City Administrator Klaers stated that he did not feel it was appropriate for the City to request his services be turned off and then on again. He explained the offer by the County to purchase the TCAAP site has been extended to October of 2012 by the GSA. Mayor Grant discussed. the issue further and felt if the Vikings were to change their mind the City could seek future lobbying efforts, but it was not needed at this time. City Administrator Klaers explained he was pleased with the lobbying efforts completed by Mr. Hill to date. Mr. Hill has spoken to a great number of people and provided the City with a great deal of information on the issue. Councilmember Holden agreed that the money spent on Mr. Hill was well spent. However, at this time, the City would need to consider Plan B. Councilmember Werner agreed with these statements. Councilmember Holmes also agreed stating she did not see a need for Mr. Hill to continue his efforts on behalf of the City. City Administrator Klaers was in favor of keeping Mr. Hill on contract for the City as it looks like the legislative session will end early this year and Mr. Hill continues to have good access and conversations with his contacts. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that Mr. Hill has predicted the legislative session could be complete in early April. She questioned if the Council was willing to keep his services on until that time. Councilmember Holmes stated the City had no plan at this time and questioned what Mr. Hill was promoting at this time.