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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 20, 2012 9 The consensus among the Council is to move forward with the RFP for legal services. G. Roles and Responsibilities of Council Liaisons Due to time constraints, the consensus of the Council is to move this item to a future work session. 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS & STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holden stated that while attending Night to Unite parties, many people expressed concern regarding the topic of the old Holiday Inn property and the proposal of 300 square foot efficiency apartments. She noted that the Fire Board will be meeting in a couple of weeks and she asked that everyone look at the budget prior to the vote being taken in September. Councilmember Tamble stated that the Celebrating Arden Hills poster was created and designed by Holly Bernatz who is the owner of Beyond Design. She offered her services pro bono and he would like to thank her for the wonderful job she did. Mayor Grant also thanked Holly Bernatz for her great work and contribution. Councilmember Holden inquired if the City could put something in the newsletter acknowledging Ms. Bernatz's contribution. Mayor Grant stated that he is making an official weed complaint in regard to the eight inch tall weeds growing in the Triangle Parcel. He inquired about watering trees using tree bags. He stated that he has seen other cities use tree watering bags and he would like to protect the trees that have been newly planted in the City of Arden Hills. He questioned the weed issue in the areas surrounding the new Walgreens building and what is going to happen with the weeds. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that Walgreens would have a landscaping escrow and escrow funds would not be released to them until they take care of everything in the conditions of their agreement. Mayor Grant inquired about putting soccer nets up at Floral Park. City Administrator Klaers stated that item should go to the PTRC for discussion. Mayor Grant questioned when the labor contracts were up. City Administrator Klaers stated that labor contracts expire at the end of the year. Mayor Grant inquired when the next B2 meeting is scheduled. Councilmember Holmes stated that the next B2 meeting has not been scheduled at this time.