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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 3 . Ms, Linders questioned the location of the meeting. She stated Trinity Lutheran was so much more convenient. She noted she had never been on the Northwestern campus. She added Mr. Dan Lindh had said that it may be a conflict of interest to have the meeting at Trinity Lutheran. She stated that was a petty point. Mayor Probst stated he was not sure he would agree that the Northwestern campus was not a neutral site. Councilmember Rem stated that it was the first time she had seen this notice. She noted her understanding that the notice would go to the neighborhood three streets south of the fire station. She added she did not recall a discussion about the site of the meeting. She stated Trinity Lutheran was the location where one neighborhood group had its annual meeting. Ms. Jane Palumbo, a resident of Glenpaul Avenue, stated she wanted to make it clear they were not anti-change. She noted they would like to see improvements on that comer. She added they also see it as a gateway to Arden Hills. She stated that since there were no final decisions she hoped there was room for discussion, compromise, and negotiation. She noted they did not want to be shut out until the final decision was made. She added that she assumed there was no problem sharing information. She stated she had been disappointed by the lack of sharing information. She noted she hoped that the meeting next Monday would be an open discussion about possibilities. She requested the rest of the Glen Paul residents be sent invitations from Prior Street to Cleveland Avenue. . Mayor Probst stated he urged any residents present to get the word out. He noted they had no problem sending out additional invitations. Ms, Palumbo stated she hoped the Councilmembers would be able to be there. Mayor Probst stated it had been noticed as a council meeting so all the Councilmembers could be there. Councilmember Larson asked about Ms. Palumbo's comment regarding trouble getting information. He stated he was not sure what the city had to give her and what she had not received. Ms. Palumbo responded they had asked specifically what had transpired with Presbyterian Homes on August 7, 2001. She stated they were told nothing had happened and that the city had not received a note or a telephone call. She noted Mr. Aaron Parrish said meetings had been held since last December. She added each time they wanted to discuss it they were told there was no final decision. She stated there was no one document. She noted they felt they were pushed out of the process and did not get invitations for the meeting. She added they had the impression they were not told the truth. Mayor Probst stated he did not feel that was accurate. He noted the issue was raised at the last meeting, He added those comments were made by a staff member who was unaware of the discussions. . Ms, Palumbo stated notes in the file lead them to believe Mr. Moore was aware of the discussions.