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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 4 . Councilmember Aplikowski stated many time discussions go on and nothing happens. She noted it was similar to if one of them had stated they were thinking about selling their house. She added discussions could go on and on and on and nothing happens. She stated there were two other plans for that comer in the past and they did not materialize. She noted there had been discussions, but nothing had happened yet. She added to staff until there was a formal proposal nothing had happened worthy of note. She stated sometimes there were years of discussions before a formal plan was presented. Ms, Palumbo stated she hoped it had been a misunderstanding. She noted the neighborhood heard about it when someone stated he or she had a contract to build a building. She added that was upsetting for them. Councilmember Rem stated the basic issue was that the neighbors were asking for information. She noted she was disappointed to see they were starting off on the wrong foot again in a neighborhood project. She added a little effort early in the process could save many problems, She stated she does not understand why they were told nothing had happened on August 7, 2001. She apologized for the response that was given. . Ms. Linders suggested that, in the communication area, the City update the website. She stated she had searched through the minutes listed last August and the last update was April. She noted that on September 4th the agendas were finally available. She added Mr. Moore had mentioned that Presbyterian Homes was a good neighbor by hosting the city's website. She stated that seemed to be a conflict of interest. Mayor Probst stated that Presbyterian Homes does not host the web site. Councilmember Rem stated the entire council packet was at the library by the Saturday prior to a meeting. Councilmember Larson stated it was their intent to keep the website up to date. He noted the Council was very enthusiastic about it. Ms. Linders stated the website was very convenient. Mayor Probst stated he was disturbed by the lack of trust. He noted he was not sure how they find themselves in this position. He added the city was approached all the time about projects. He stated some of the projects were so absurd that it was hard to know when it was appropriate to tell the public. He noted the city still does not know Presbyterian Homes intentions on how big or how small of a building they were interested in. He added the city knows that Presbyterian Homes was interested in cleaning up that comer since they view it as their front door. He stated the city's intent was to follow this matter. He noted as information was available the city would try to make it available. He encouraged the people present to let others know about the October 1,2001 meeting. . Ms. Rebecca Tabor, 1966 Edgewater Avenue, stated that she had spoken to Mr. Joe Lynch this summer. She noted Mr. Lynch was professional and responsive. She added he had responded