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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 13, 2018 4 Councilmember McClung stated he has been told that if the City does not move on density that the County would be pleased to put their resources elsewhere. Mr. Olson commented he believed this to be true. He explained the County needs to stay there was a potential for greater density. He suggested testing the County's interest in what they can swallow on density if the City only addresses that issue until it was resolved. City Attorney Jamnik stated the original concern was that a change to the density would require a Comprehensive Plan amendment and this could not be done within the timeline requested by the County and Alatus. He reported nothing precludes the County from making a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan and noted this could come anytime between now and 2038. Councilmember Holden asked why the County does not wait and propose a change in the future. Mr. Olson indicated if the County is looking for more affordability within the project, it would be unlikely Alatus would be the developer of those properties. He summarized the Council's points within the meeting and understood the Council was not interested in changing the density again. City Administrator Perrault reported all other negotiation issues have been moving in a positive direction except density. Mayor Grant asked if the letter from the County surprised the City Attorney. City Attorney Jamnik reported the letter had surprised him because the progress in negotiations was moving forward. He believed there was good give and take occurring on the part of all parties. Councilmember Holden questioned if County staff could make decisions without the County Board's input. Mr. Olson commented the County Manager may have a certain amount of latitude. He was of the opinion the County intentionally sent the letter from the County Manager and not anyone else. Councilmember McClung stated he has been led to believe there were members of the County staff that were surprised by the letter and its tone. Councilmember Holmes asked what happened at the meeting between the County Manager and City Administrator Perrault. City Administrator Perrault discussed the meeting that occurred between himself and the County Manager. He explained a face to face meeting was requested by the County Manager where he was told the County was pulling out and after the meeting the City was provided with a letter. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES None.