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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETNG—OCTOBER 10, 2011 7 • The City of St. Paul Homeless Advisory Board is holding a workshop on November 1. • The US Department of Commerce Census Report to cities will be sent out by October 24. • He presented an article from the Urban Planning magazine regarding the financing of economic development for cities. Councilmember Werner stated he also attended the Presbyterian Homes groundbreaking ceremony. Councilmember Holden stated the Communications Committee would like to upgrade the paper and color process for the City's monthly newsletter at a cost of $35 per month, which will be brought forward for the 2012 budget. The committee will continue to negotiate with our printer to see if they can get that price reduced. Councilmember Holden stated she recently read about a project the City of Shoreview was working on utilizing state funds and asked if Arden Hills would have access to such funds. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that she spoke to Shoreview and was advised that they were actually using funds from another Tax Increment Finance District (TIF). The legislature recently authorized cities to use funds from one TIF District for use in another TIF District for a limited time during the economic recovery. Councilmember Holden reported that the recent Taste of Northwest event raised $25,000. Councilmember Holmes reported the following: • She attended the Northwestern College ribbon-cutting ceremony. • The Library Friends will hold their annual book sale at the Roseville library October 12 — 16. • October 29 is the grand opening for the New Brighton library. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Tamble seconded a motion to adiourn to a Work Session. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:50 p.m. Patrick Klaers David Grant City Administrator Mayor •