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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 11, 2014 5 Councilmember McClung expressed concern with how some developers may feel disadvantaged by not being included in the panel. Ms. Kvilvang reported that typically after seeking input from developers in a panel setting, cities complete an RFP process that would be open to all developers. Mayor Grant anticipated that the County would be interested in selling the TCAAP property to the highest bidder and it would not matter who participated in the developer’s panel. Councilmember Holden stated that the JDA recommended that the City pursue the developer’s panel. She explained that the City could do what it wished with the information gathered from the developers. She clarified that this would be a City-designed team and the County would not be a member of the panel. Ms. Kvilvang agreed that the County would not be involved in the development of the design standards for the site. Mayor Grant commented that the City has hired Maxfield in the past to complete market research for the TCAAP property. He saw the benefit of gathering information from local developers as they had expertise in the development demands in the metro area. He agreed with Councilmember Holden that the Council could use the information gathered as it saw fit. Ms. Kvilvang reviewed the desired list of developers that would be asked to participate on the panel with the Council. Councilmember Holden questioned how the Council should proceed with this item. Community Development Director Hutmacher recommended that the Council make a motion to appoint a TCAAP Developer Advisory Panel as listed in the staff memo with the understanding that this process will be led by City staff working with the City Council to draft the design standards, regulations and policies. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to appoint a TCAAP Developer Advisory Panel as listed in the staff memo with the understanding that this process will be led by City staff working with the City Council to draft the design standards, regulations and policies . The motion carried (4-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McClung reported that he would miss the September 8th Council meeting.