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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 26, 2012 7 the meeting tonight. He noted that City staff and the attorney have worked on this particular document prior to Council review and that the document has now been through three different Council meetings for discussion. The Council commented on: the annual budget (2.3.4.), the County's maintenance plan(3.4.3.1.), code enforcement (3.5.3.), the recovery of the City expenses for the planning documents, the market study, the status of the City's Comprehensive Plan,joint storm sewer improvements, and developer-related expenses. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed TCAAP Joint Powers Agreement. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Tamble seconded a motion to Approve the Joint Powers Agreement for the Redevelopment of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) as presented contingent upon the County's approval of the Offer to Purchase (OTP) and the Joint Powers Agreement(JPA). The motion carried (5-0). 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Mayor Grant acknowledged and thanked Jerry Filla for the work he has done for the City over the years. He noted that he has enjoyed working with him. Mayor Grant noted that he received correspondence from a resident regarding a water bill that he will follow-up on with staff tomorrow. Councilmember Tamble reminded everyone that the City's new website will be going "live" on December 7, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Community Development Director stated that the City's website may not be available immediately at 5:00 p.m. because it takes time for the website content to propagate the internet. Councilmember Holden noted that the Fire Board met on November 21, 2012, and approval was given for four new firefighters to be hired. She noted that stations' three and four remodeling plans are moving forward. She stated that the lighting in those stations was changed with the help from a grant that was received. A second grant may have been awarded by FEMA for SCBA's; but confirmation of that has not been received at this time. Councilmember Holden stated that she would like to further discuss utility billing at a work session, and she feels that the City may need to rethink the quarterly billing cycle. Councilmember Werner reminded people that there are vacancies on the Economic Development Commission(EDC) and encourages people to get involved. Councilmember Holmes stated that there is an opening on the Planning Commission also. She explained that the Planning Commission has a few "snow birds" who are unavailable during the winter months so members are needed.