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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 19, 2010 6 I.B Library Committee Presentation (continued) Councilmember Holmes stated she would like to see the site remain even if it would only be a portal. Ms. Nemitz indicated the portal would need to be a 21st century library and the Arden Hills site needed many upgrades. Councilmember Grant suggested the committee draft a list of criteria that our library needs and wants with a timeline. He stated this would assist staff in determining a future location for the library. The Mounds View High School could be a potential site for a library partnership. Ms. Nemitz and Mayor Harpstead agreed this would be a great starting point. Councilmember Holden explained the City was assisting with the maintenance of the library and that she would like to see it remain within the area even if that meant moving to New Brighton. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated a list of specific criteria would be a great start for the task force as this would allow for future partnerships to begin discussions. He explained he would be available to address any questions the task force may have. Ms. Crassweller noted the next task force meeting would be held on February 22, 2010 at the North St. Paul Library. She thanked the Council for their time. C. CIP 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Plan (CM Acting City Administrator/Finance Director Iverson presented the City Council with the 2010- 2014 Capital Improvement Plan. The Council had previously discussed years 2010 and 2011 at the November 2009 work session. She suggested the projects be discussed first for years 2012 to 2014 prior to the equipment. Acting City Administrator/Finance Director Iverson explained the five-year document was ambitious but would allow staff to put numbers together to provide the Council with placeholders to provide further analysis on larger upcoming projects. Councilmember Holden suggested the Council begin the discussion with the 2011 County Road E project as this may be delayed due to a partnership with MnDOT. Mayor Harpstead indicated the County Road E improvements in 2011 were for planning money and not the bridge replacement. Civil Engineer Giga stated the 2011 funds were for improvements between TH51 and Lexington. The bridge improvement funds were slated in 2013, which could include STP funds. Councilmember McClung suggested the City push the planning money for County Road E to 2012 to reduce the timeline for the project.