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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JUNE 23, 2014 7 • Approve Comprehensive Plan amendment Mayor Grant commented that the goal through the proposed meeting schedule was to approve the TCAAP zoning, future land use map and comprehensive plan amendment by the end of 2014. He indicated that staff should understand that the full Council may not be present at each meeting. Public Works Director Maurer noted that this schedule includes the infrastructure study as well. He noted that staff would be working with Ehler's to fine-tune the financial model as the consultants work through the infrastructure studies. Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed how the consultants would approach topics with the Council noting that draft information would be provided to the Council prior to each meeting. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the December 22nd meeting date. She did not believe it would be wise to hold a public hearing for TCAAP issues two days before Christmas. Councilmember Holmes agreed. Mayor Grant commented that the schedule may have to be backed up in order to reach the goal before the end of the year. Councilmember McClung reiterated the fact that each Councilmember had a full-time job and this had to be considered with the rigorous meeting schedule. Mayor Grant understood this concern and believed that the Council may not be able to reach unanimous agreement on every issue. In order to keep with the proposed timeline, just a consensus of the majority of the Council will have to be acceptable on some issues. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that staff could plan to hold a special Council meeting on December 15, 2014, instead of December 22, 2014. Councilmember Holden suggested that approval for these items be pushed out to the beginning of January 2015 considering how busy people are between November and December. Public Works Director Maurer commented that the infrastructure study discussions could be pushed out to January 2015 to assist with the items needing approval in this calendar year. Mayor Grant supported the aggressive goal as it would keep the Council moving forward. Councilmember McClung agreed but did not see how the Council could stick to the proposed deadline. Community Development Director Hutmacher understood that the entire Council may not be able to attend every work session. However, she encouraged the Council to be in attendance for each of the Gateway Planning workshops. In this regard, she suggested that the September tH Gateway workshop be changed to September 15