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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – MARCH 21, 2016 4 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated this was not a difficult decision for her and that she also <br />supported the abatement as Land O’ Lakes has been a longstanding company in Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated he characterized the City Council as one that was generally not in favor of <br />tax abatements or TIF as a general rule. He said that he also supported the abatement as Land O’ <br />Lakes is a Fortune 200 company that is a strong employer in Arden Hills, is supportive in the <br />community and is a longstanding member in the community. He noted that while there are a <br />number of benefits by entering into this agreement with Land O’ Lakes, it does not set a precedent <br />regarding tax abatements. <br /> <br />Marcia Droege stated that on behalf of Land O’ Lakes, she wanted to thank the City Council for <br />the support and strong partnership over the years. She said Land O’ Lakes looks forward to a <br />longstanding relationship with the City, the Mounds View School District, Ramsey County and <br />the State of Minnesota. <br /> <br />B. Cooperative Agreement Amendment for Final Design of TCAAP Infrastructure <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director John Anderson stated that the Council approved a preliminary <br />design cooperative agreement for site improvements with Ramsey County in December 2014. <br />That preliminary work has been completed and Kimley Horn would like to proceed with final <br />design plans. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director John Anderson referred to the Amendment No. 1 to Cost <br />Sharing Agreement for Consulting Services agreement between the City of Arden Hills and <br />Ramsey County. The amended agreement apportions costs between the City and Ramsey County. <br />The City’s portion was estimated at $357,142.94 and the County’s portion was estimated at <br />$885,966.76, for a total of approximately $1.2 million. He noted the total site improvements were <br />estimated at $38 million. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated the City’s costs would be reimbursed through <br />assessments or utility fees. <br /> <br />Stacie Kvilvang stated that the City would bond for the trunk utilities and engineering costs <br />would be reimbursed to the City up front. She said that the County would make their own decision <br />if they want to be reimbursed up front for their engineering costs. She also stated that once the <br />City issued a debt, costs would be assessed back to the properties and the City should work with <br />the County as to how those assessments would be set up. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked for the total actual dollars spent to date on the original agreement <br />with Kimley Horn. She also asked for clarification as to whom Kimley Horn works for, the City <br />or the County. <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated <br />she will provide actuals to the Council. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that Kimley Horn was responsible to whomever <br />a task was requested by. He noted Kimley Horn’s contract technically was with the County and