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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 21, 2012 12 Mayor Grant requested Staff contact C-TV to discuss the possibility of completing a video tour for the City of Arden Hills and report back to the Council. E. State of the City Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that in 2011, the Economic Development Commission (EDC) worked with Staff and the Council to hold the City's first business-oriented State of the City event. The event was held on September 14, 2011, the Wednesday prior to Celebrating Arden Hills. She discussed the items presented at the event. Approximately 50 people attended, in addition to Council and Staff. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated at the May EDC meeting, Commissioners considered whether to hold a business-oriented State of the City event in 2012. The consensus of Commissioners was that the stadium proposal was a major draw for the 2011 event. Without a significant draw, Commissioners did not think the event would attract enough people to make it worthwhile. It was noted that separate public meetings would be held for the B- 2 District Implementation Plan. The EDC suggested that a bi-annual business-oriented State of the City event be held to justify the expense. The EDC suggested that the Council consider alternating years between a business-oriented event and resident-focused event. Staff requested the Council discuss the item further and provide feedback on how to proceed. Mayor Grant asked if the event had to coincide with Celebrating Arden Hills. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the event could be held at any time. By holding the event the same week as Celebrating Arden Hills, it provided focus on the City and its business community. Councilmember Holden questioned what information would be passed along to residents this year if a resident-focused event was held this fall. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson commented that the event was well attended by the public the year TCAAP was discussed. She stated that the road construction and transportation issues surrounding the community could be reviewed this year. Mayor Grant stated the City was working on this issue to assist the residents and ease the pains being felt by all residents. Councilmember Holmes did not feel a State of the City event was necessary for 2012. Councilmember Holden did not feel like there were enough items to address with the public to hold a State of the City in 2012. She commented the main issue in the City this summer would be the large amount of road construction. Councilmember Holmes suggested a display be posted at Celebrating Arden Hills. She indicated a separate booth could be used and transportation information could be included in this display.