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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — OCTOBER 18, 2021 4 Councilmember Holmes suggested the property be put up for auction and specify that variances would be unlikely to be granted. Councilmember Scott felt it would look poorly if the public couldn't bid on the property. Councilmember Holden agreed that they should make it available to anyone, and sell it at market rate. Mayor Grant asked how they would like to sell the property; he felt they should list it on the MLS where they would have more control over traditional transactions. Councilmember Scott said a realtor needed to be someone totally independent from the City. Senior Planner Jagoe confirmed that the agent that approached the City also represents one of the potential buyers. Councilmember Holden suggested that if they use a realtor they should ask for a reduced rate. Councilmember Scott felt it was important to list the property on the MLS. Mayor Grant said the Council would have to decide which offer to take. Senior Planner Jagoe mentioned that per City Code, a driveway would need to come off of Ridgewood Road. Discussion ensued regarding placement of a potential driveway and home, and the placement of the current neighboring driveway. Mayor Grant directed staff to have a realtor evaluate the property and bring the information back to Council. E. 2022 Liquor and Tobacco License Fees Mayor Grant asked if they wanted to raise liquor and license fees. Fees are currently in the middle range compared to surrounding cities. After discussion, staff was directed to leave liquor and tobacco license rates as is for 2022. F. LJFD Update City Administrator Perrault stated he took the Council's recommendation for a 1-1-1 vote to the other two cities, Shoreview wasn't comfortable with it and presented a 2-1-1 voting structure for the JPA only. The JPA would be used to acquire funding. Discussion ensued, Council agreed to a 2-1-1 voting scenario for the JPA.