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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 19, 2013 9 Deputy Clerk Dietl stated that staff would like to discuss the Council's response to the new look of the agenda packet using the Agenda Center module for agenda creation. The Council consensus is to continue creating agendas using the Agenda Center module, but they would like staff to eliminate putting the proposed motion on the agenda. The proposed motion should only appear on the memo created by staff. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Holden inquired about the property off Snelling Avenue that is in tax foreclosure. City Planner Beekman stated that the City is waiting for the County to send an official document stating the City has an opportunity to purchase the property, along with information such as the price and time frame to purchase. Councilmember Holden inquired if the City Administrator followed up with Rob Davidson on concerns with the condition of the building. Mayor Grant noted that the television in the lobby has resolution issues, and it is an old 32-inch tube. He stated that it might be time for the City to purchase a flat screen. Councilmember Holmes stated that she does not think a television is needed in the lobby; therefore, she is against it. Councilmember Holden thinks we should replace the television. Councilmember McClung stated that he does not have an opinion one way or another. Mayor Grant stated that with upcoming TCAAP meetings, it may get to the point in which large numbers of people begin attending the meetings. He noted that the television in the lobby could be important for the overflow of people who do not fit in the Council Chambers. He also noted that staff needs to monitor the slide show of information that plays on the local cable channel. He directed staff to look into purchasing a new television and possibly relocating it over the fireplace. Mayor Grant stated that the City has been asked to re join the I-35W Corridor Coalition. He noted that it costs approximately$10,000 per year. Councilmember Holden asked what that membership would provide to the City. She noted that she was told it would provide `power'. She stated that the coalition includes other communities all the way up to Forest Lake, which means we are competing for dollars with those communities. She stated she is not for it. Councilmember McClung stated that he is a no vote as he does not feel that group is going to help the City. He noted that the City has the clout of the TCAAP project, and he feels the City would just be competing with the other pet projects, which would actually hurt us.