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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 30, 2012 5 City Administrator Klaers stated that things are moving slowly with TCAAP. The County and City staffs are discussing partnership parameters that are acceptable to both groups. Attorney Mike Norton, Kennedy & Graven, has been assisting the City in trying to delineate the terms for a partnership to acquire, clean up, and develop TCAAP. Councilmember Holmes questioned when we will know something about the DEED money that was applied for by the County. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that staff is anticipating hearing something in September. The application process was delayed because of the flooding conditions in Duluth. City Administrator Klaers noted that a memorandum of understanding between the City and the County should be ready for approval around the October/November timeframe. Councilmember Holmes stated that the new lettering on the front doors of City Hall looks nice. She also noted that she will miss the August 13 and August 27 meetings due to family commitments. City Administrator Klaers indicated that he would like to schedule a Special City Council Work Session on September 4 to discuss the budget and tax levy. The Council agreed to this meeting date. Councilmember Holden questioned when personnel issues will be discussed in terms of whether or not a 1% increase will be given to staff. City Administrator Klaers indicated that the Personnel Committee will meet at the end of August. Councilmember Werner noted that he will be attending the State Farm open house on Thursday afternoon in Arden Plaza. Mayor Grant thanked Councilmember Holden for presenting the Welcome to the City Address to the Department of Revenue. Mayor Grant stated that he wanted to make sure that if Councilmembers were making complaints to the City that their complaints would not be less valid than a resident complaint. City Administrator Klaers stated that any complaint made by a Councilmember would be treated with the same respect as any citizen or resident-driven complaint. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that since all Councilmembers would be available on August 20, the City Administrator's review may be on the agenda. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that Presbyterian Homes has completed the delineation of the groundwater contamination of the Triangle Parcel. She stated that finalized reports should be received in about a month from Presbyterian Homes. She also noted that the