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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 19, 2010 13 LF Council Pay Schedule (continued) Acting City Administrator/Finance Director Iverson indicated this would require an approved Resolution. Mayor Harpstead was in favor of the flexibility but that all unearned funds would need to be refunded to the City. The Council directed staff to draft a Resolution for approval at a future meeting. G. Discussion of Letter Received from Sandy Martin, Mayor of Shoreview Mayor Harpstead reviewed the letter from Mayor Sandy Martin in which she proposed a meeting to discuss potential detachment/annexation. He asked if the Council could find the time to meet with Mayor Martin to discuss the topic. Councilmember Holden indicated Shoreview was not interested in working with the City in the past on County Road I. She questioned why there were concerns at this time. The TCAAP site was Arden Hills' property and any input Shoreview could provide would be taken into consideration by the Council. The idea of annexation was "a bit much." Councilmember Holmes and Councilmember Grant were in agreement. Mayor Harpstead disagreed stating that the property did have regional significance with many stakeholders involved. He suggested that the City work with neighboring cities to form partnerships, similar to the one forged with Ramsey County Parks, because they will be impacted by the development that takes place on the TCAAP site. Councilmember Holmes indicated at past stakeholder meetings, there was very little input. She felt there was no purpose for further interactions with Shoreview, New Brighton or Mounds View at this time. Mayor Harpstead indicated County Road H didn't work until County Road I was addressed and further discussions with Shoreview could resolve this situation. Councilmember Holden felt that Shoreview was not part of the trail connection to CR96. In fact, Mayor Martin spoke against park land or land that would go to the City. Councilmember McClung stated he was willing to meet with anyone at any time. He would be open to scheduling such a meeting with New Brighton, Mounds View or Roseville. Shoreview created some concern with Item 1B on their agenda, which would make for a short meeting. Councilmember Grant questioned why Shoreview would be any different than Mounds View or New Brighton. He encouraged them to come and speak about trails at some point in the future. Mayor Harpstead questioned how the Council would like to proceed with this issue. He asked if the Council would like to meet with Shoreview in the near term future. Secondly, would the Council like to discuss Item 1B, regarding detachment and annexation.