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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 8, 2002 3 � Jeff Knutson, Attorney for Centex, Ryan and Rehbein (CRR), addressed the Council. He indicated the goal of the document was to identify common areas and tasks and reasons for departure from those common goals. He expressed the document could not possibly identify all aspects. However, it does represent a clear understanding of roles, and indicated that Rehbein Company was comfortable with the document. Mayor Probst noted the obligations for the developer on negotiations indicated they were in the lead, and he wanted it noted that he did not want the developer out in front of the City on issues. He stated he wanted to see language to the effect that allowed the City to be more directly in control of negotiations. Attorney Knutson indicated that the development team and the City had been meeting over the last six weeks to discuss this, and the development team certainly did not want to represent the City without communication and understanding of their position. • Council Member Rem noted in the first section on approvals that there were agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and others that were not noted for approvals. She inquired if the development team was going to seek those approvals. Attorney Knutson responded that the development team, along with the City, will meet with all of the stakeholders and decision makers, and seek and obtain their approval. Council Member Rem inquired about the note for cost reimbursements on page 7 and inquired about the administrative costs. Administrator Lynch responded that the administrative costs would include either a portion of staff time or project manager costs. This would be identified in the budget being brought forward by the City. Mayor Probst reminded the Council that the development team is anxiously awaiting a time frame and they should attempt to get this document settled. He �