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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION— SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 9 submitted by elected officials. This assured that advocacy issues were managed properly prior to being published. Councilmember Holmes stated an article of hers had been edited in the past. Discussion ensued regarding how newsletter articles would be handled by the newsletter committee. Councilmember Holden recommended the EDC write blurbs on local businesses. She added that the newsletter committee has been writing about new businesses but including articles on existing businesses would make them feel more recognized in the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember McClung stated that the newsletter committee would have to use their best judgment to assure the articles do not become ads. It was the Council's opinion that a policy regarding newsletter articles did not have to be approved at this time. G. Upcoming Meeting Schedule/Agendas City Administrator Klaers reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule and agendas with the Council. He requested the Council consider meeting prior to the September 301h and October 14th Council meetings in work session to discuss the TCAAP master plan and the AUAR. He recommended the meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. The Council was in favor of this suggestion. City Administrator Klaers suggested that the franchise fees be discussed again on October 21St with Colette Jurek. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holden requested clarification from staff regarding what Bethel University has committed to thus far. Mayor Grant commented that the TCAAP Open House will be held on Tuesday, September 17th Mayor Grant recommended the triangle parcel become a City park to allow it to be included in the City's park plan for maintenance purposes. Councilmember Holmes was in favor of reducing the number of City paid cell phone expenses. She requested this be reviewed further at a future budget meeting. City Administrator Klaers noted that he will be out of town attending a conference September 23rd through 27th, 2013. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that US Bank is marketing the Carroll's Furniture property. Her hope is for the property to be repurposed or torn down and rebuilt.