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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 26, 2012 6 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 8. NEW BUSINESS None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. City—County Joint Powers Agreement for TCAAP City Administrator Klaers stated that the City and County staff and attorneys have been working together on drafting a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the redevelopment of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant(TCAAP)property. City Administrator Klaers noted that the JPA contains some common goals which include transferring the ownership of the property from the GSA to the County, the remediation of the site, and putting the site back into productive use. He further noted that some of the most important responsibilities outlined in the JPA include the County's responsibility for the purchase and remediation of the TCAAP site; the County's responsibility for off-site improvements; and the County's responsibility of financing the operation of the Joint Development Authority(JDA). City Administrator Klaers stated that the City's responsibilities include the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR); the Master Plan; and the municipal utilities necessary for redevelopment projects to take place. City Administrator Klaers stated that there are two key sections of the JPA, which include the Master Plan and the establishment of the JDA. He noted that the Council has provided feedback after a number of meetings and he believes the JPA is now ready for Council consideration. He stated that staff recommends approval of the JPA contingent upon the County approving the Offer to Purchase (OTP). Mayor Grant inquired if the proposed Joint Powers Agreement that has been presented to the Council is the same version the County Board is reviewing. Attorney Mike Norton stated that the version of the proposed JPA that is included in the Council's packet is the exact version that is going to be recommended by County staff to the County Board tomorrow. Councilmember Holmes asked if the County Board has read and analyzed the agreement. Attorney Mike Norton stated that the County Board has gone through a similar process as the City has, and he has been informed that they are prepared to approve the agreement tomorrow. Mayor Grant stated that in summation, the process the City has gone through includes JPA discussion at the October 29, 2012, work session; discussion at the regular Council meeting on November 13, 2012, continued discussion during a work session on November 19, 2012, and now