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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JUNE 30, 2014 5 discussed at work sessions. He introduced Jon Horn, the Project Manager for the team, and stated that a few of his key task leaders were also present. They are here to give the Council an idea of what to expect over the next several months as the analysis of infrastructure to serve TCAAP proceeds. Jon Horn, Kimley-Horn, provided the Council with several handouts. He discussed the key people that would be involved in assisting the City to reach its design and development goals over the remainder of the year. Beth Kunkel, Kimley-Horn, introduced herself to the Council noting that she would be handling the stormwater and wetland water resource components of TCAAP. Pamela Massaro, Wenck Associates, Inc., indicated that she was a water resources engineer and would be leading the team on the stormwater preliminary design and surveying. Tom Lincoln, Kimley-Horn, commented that he would be leading the land development, surveying, geotechnical and preliminary design of the sanitary sewer system for the project. Brian Smalkoski, Kimley-Horn, reported that he would be facilitating the transition from Master Plan to all levels of design. Mr. Horn indicated that this group of professionals would be working to find out how sanitary sewer, water mains, storm sewer and roadways work within the TCAAP site. It is important to him to involve the Council through the entire design process. He reviewed a potential calendar with meeting topics in further detail. Councilmember Holden questioned what happens during a topic review. Mr. Horn stated that initially, his team would explain the existing conditions, the analysis that would be done and then results would be provided to the Council after the analysis was complete. Councilmember Holden commented that the Council had great concern with the storm water component. Public Works Director Maurer reported that this topic would first need to be addressed by the team. Councilmember Holden asked how financing would be balanced with Council requests. Mr. Horn stated that there are alternative concepts to address sewer, water, drainage, or roadways. He commented that the cost of these items would be part of his teams' analysis process. Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Horn for bringing his team tonight. He explained that the Council is looking forward to working with the team over the next six months.