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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—DECEMBER 10, 2018 g Councilmember Holmes commented on the budget numbers and described how the Council set the levy based on revenues and expenditures. She explained the City will not have a windfall of additional money due to the expenditures the City would incur for the Rice Creek Commons development. The motion carried (5- 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Scott stated last week he attended the grand opening for Jimmie's Old Southern BBQ and Smokehouse. He also commented on the closing of the Perkins restaurant located in Arden Hills. Councilmember Scott invited the public to attend Breakfast with Santa at City Hall on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Mayor Grant noted he would be attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Jimmie's Old Southern BBQ and Smokehouse on Tuesday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. Councilmember Holmes reported she would also be attending the ribbon cutting event. Councilmember Holmes stated last Friday she and Councilmember Holden attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Pet Evolution. Councilmember Holden commented on the Civic Site and explained the developer had set aside 1.6 acres for a civic area. She reported the developer wanted the City to move City Hall to this property. She indicated the City was not interested in this. She explained the Council was interested in learning from the public if there was interest in putting a Civic facility on TCAAP. She stated the Council has been doing its due diligence for the developer to see if there was interest in a Civic facility. She explained she was pleased with the input that was gathered at the Civic Site Open House. Councilmember Holden described why Ryan Companies had pulled out from the TCAAP development in 2008. She noted the property value dropped by 1/3 in 2007 because of the economy and Ryan Companies could not make a deal given the $45 million price tag, and the Army was unwilling to reduce the land cost. Mayor Grant discussed the intent of the Civic Site Open House and stated he appreciated the feedback that was provided at this event. He understood that the information that was gathered would be presented to the Council at a future worksession meeting. He thanked the Task Force for their time and service to the community.