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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 21, 2016 4 <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> B. Cooperative Agreement Amendment for Final Design of TCAAP Infrastructure <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 /> 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 /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated the City's costs would be reimbursed through <br /> assessments or utility fees. <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 /> 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 /> Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated <br /> she will provide actuals to the Council. <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 <br />