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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 12, 2012 5 City Administrator Klaers stated Mr. Hill was promoting the Arden Hills site as a viable option if the City of Minneapolis' plan were to fall through. Mayor Grant indicated the TCAAP site was in need of clean up and roadway improvements, which would not require Mr. Hill's efforts if not used for the stadium. Councilmember Werner explained Representative Tim Mahoney has recently vocalized his support of the Arden Hills site. Councilmember Holmes expressed frustration that the City's local legislators have not supported the Arden Hills site. She questioned why the local legislators were not working to put forth a bill to get the site cleaned up, as it was within their jurisdiction. She recommended staff make it clear to Mr. Hill that his efforts were appreciated and that the TCAAP site has now become a County issue. The Council was in favor of taking formal action at the Council meeting to terminate the contract between the City of Arden Hills and Todd Hill. 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS City Administrator Klaers indicated the Ramsey County League of Local Government (RCLLG) had planned to hold a meeting on TCAAP on April 26th at Arden Hills City Hall. The meeting date has since changed to Thursday, April 19"' or Wednesday, April 25th. He discussed the presentation that would be made by staff. Councilmember Holden asked who would take the lead on this topic. City Administrator Klaers indicated this was a good question, as the Board directed this to be an agenda item. He felt the County and the City would take the lead. Greg Mack would be discussing the environmental and acquisition issues. Mike Fix will lead a tour of the site. Councilmember Holden expressed concern that RCLLG wanted to discuss the possibilities of property in Arden Hills. Councilmember Holmes agreed. She did not feel the Council supported this issue and felt staff time should not be spent on creating a presentation. She felt the City was being forced into the issue. City Administrator Klaers indicated TCAAP was an important property and RCLLG wanted to learn more about the site, its concerns and the acquisition issues. Councilmember Holden stated the City had the zoning established. She understood that Shoreview was still interested in the property. City Administrator Klaers commented the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon presentation could perhaps take its place.