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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, December 12, 1988 Page 6 SCHEDULE JOINT Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk . MEETING; SHOREVIEW Administrator dated 12-9-88 and a letter from the City ARDEN HILLS Shoreview City Manager, 12-6-88, requesting a joint Council Meeting in 1989. Council directed the Clerk Administrator to tentatively schedule a meeting for the second Tuesday in January 1989 or return with alternative dates. CLAIMS & PAYROLL Peck moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve Claims and Payroll aa submitted. Motion carried. (5-0) EST. T.I.F. PROG. Council was referred to a letter from Planner Bergly ROUND LAKE AREA dated 12-12-88, regarding the procedures and time frame for establishing a Tax Increment Financing program. Bergly explained the Edgewater Estates Final Plat approval had raised the question of establishment of a TIF program to capture the tax increment on the residential development. He reviewed the process and timing as outlined in his memorandum and recommended that Council consider engaging a financial consultant that specializes in TIF programs; he noted it is particularly crucial that the first TIF program in a community be successful and that professional assistance gives the best opportunity for success. . There was discussion regarding the use of the City bond counsel to prepare the TIF program as opposed to a financial consultant. Clerk Administrator Berger suggested a "request for proposals" be drafted. Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council direct the Clerk Administrator to prepare a Request for Proposals for a financial consultant which specifies the ability to assist City staff in the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing program, assist Council in determining City policy for participation in public improvements, evaluate development proposals, and outline financing options. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) TCAPP MTG. Clerk Administrator Berger reported to Council on the meeting with the architect for the Army Reserve facility at the arsenal and Shoreview staff. He stated he will continue to maintain discussions with the arsenal representatives regarding issues concerning Arden Hills. OTHER BUSINESS COUNTY RD. I Council discussed the request from Ramsey County Public . REALIGNMENT Works for Arden Hills to consider an alternative for the realignment of County Road I. After discussion, Council concurred to direct the Clerk Administrator to forward a letter to Ramsey County advising there was not sufficient time to analyze the request and Council will consider the request and make a determination at a regular Council meeting in January 1989. UNION CONTRACT Councilmember Sather advised the Union contract has a reopener December 31st, for health insurance. Clerk Administrator Berger advised he is researching proposals for employee health insurance; when completed he will report to Council. RCLLG DINNER Councilmember Hansen reminded Council of the RCLLG dinner 12/21/88 at Lido's restaurant; the dinner honors outgoing City officials and everyone is invited to attend. BOARD OF APPEALS Councilmember Hansen suggested the application procesa and role of the Board of Appeals be discussed at the Goals Setting session. .