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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 10, 2020 6 Councilmember Scott stated he agreed with Councilmember Holmes and he would like there to be a reference to the"fair market value" versus a flat inflationary rate. Mayor Grant recessed the August 10, 2020 Special City Council Work Session at 5:25 p.m. until following the adjournment of the 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council meeting. Mayor Grant reconvened the Special City Council Work Session at 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Holden was present for the continued Special City Council Work Session. She explained she had no issue with the language within the agreement. Councilmember Scott reported he could support the inflation index language. Councilmember Holmes commented she was not personally comfortable with the language but noted she would defer to the Mayor. Mayor Grant asked if the City wanted the right to buy the property outright. Councilmember Holmes supported the City having this option. Mayor Grant questioned if Met Council or census bureau numbers. Councilmember Scott recommended Met Council numbers be used because they were updated more frequently. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla supported this recommendation noting the Met Council updates their numbers annually and sometimes twice a year. Councilmember McClung agreed the Met Council numbers should be used. Councilmember Scott questioned if Shoreview supported initiating the bond. City Administrator Perrault commented staff would ask Shoreview to initiate the bond, but explained this would not be a requirement. Council consensus was to direct staff to move forward with this agreement. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS Councilmember Scott questioned if the crime that was occurring in the Valentine Hills neighborhood involved forced entry. Councilmember Holmes stated it appears the majority of the crime was occurring in vehicles or homes where doors have been left unlocked, but two of the crimes involved forced entry.