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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 10, 2023 23 Councilmember Fabel stated he was working towards this and it would be greater than the City was stuck on for four and a half years. Councilmember Holden clarified that the City was not stuck on 1460, but rather this number was given to the County in order for the County to negotiate and come up with terms. Mayor Grant asked if densities above 1460 were offered to the County. City Attorney Jamnik reported he would prefer not to indicate what the Council said. Councilmember Holden explained the City Attorney addressed this matter earlier at a worksession meeting. She reported the City went above 1460. Councilmember Fabel commented a density number has not been resolved yet, but rather the JDA was working to find a number that works. He noted he would be working towards this number in a cooperative manner with the County. MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to direct staff to work with Kimley Horn to draft a proposal to update the TCAAP AUAR. Mayor Grant stated he was struggling with the fact the City may have to complete the AUAR twice. He questioned if the parameters within the AUAR called for a density higher than 2500 units. Councilmember Fabel stated the parameters within the AUAR were not higher than 2500 units. AMENDMENT: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded an amendment to specify the proposal shall not cost more than $20,000 and that the same parameters shall be used in the AUAR. Councilmember Fabel reported he opposed the amendment because it was putting unnecessary restraint for the AUAR to go forward. He explained the City did not know the cost for the AUAR and he did not want restrictions from the City to hinder this work. Mayor Grant indicated he did not like paying for things twice if he did not have to and he also did not support the City having an open checkbook for this project. He noted staff did not receive an estimate for this project but it was his understanding the previous AUAR cost $16,000. Councilmember Fabel reiterated that he opposed the amendment. Councilmember Monson did not believe the amendment was necessary. Councilmember Holden explained the Council has put caps on contracts in the past. She indicated she was still trying to understand why the AUAR was moving forward at this time, when the City did not understand what would be located on the thumb property. She stated she