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. Arden Hills Council 3 January 20, 1994 stated that the development would be better than the parking lot. The Council directed staff to investigate the use of TIF and to report back to Council at a later date. UPDATE - CITY HALL AND PUBLIC WOKS FACILITY Councilmember Probst outlined the information received in the packet. Councilmember Probst is aSking for direction from the Council whether they approve of the basic approach being presented. The three (3) meetings will be held at the Arsenal and will include public involvement. Councilmember Probst will participate in all three meetings. The Planning Commission will also become involved at a,later date to begin a long range concept plan of this parcel of land. Councilmember Probst stated the Army seemed to make it clear that they are going to be parceling this land out at some point. There are many serious environmental issues to deal with. On a positive note, Congressman Vento's office has assigned a person to work on this project. Brian Fritsinger questioned whether from an Economic Development . perspective has TIF been considered for this area? He further noted that TIF has a 5 year window which could allow for improvements to be made anywhere within the district. If any improvements are made, the district would then be allowed to exist for the duration of the district's life. Councilmember Aplikowski questioned whether the Economic Development Committee would be invited to attend these three meetings? Ms. Person stated all the Commissions/Committees would receive a notice. Councilmember Malone suggested that the first paragraph of the "Immediate Release" be turned around to note a more positive approach. The "involvement in negotiations" is a negative approach to take in the first paragraph. staff noted the suggestion to be forwarded to Kate Huebsch. Ms. Person questioned whether the Council was opposed to a facilitator being.present at the second meeting, working with the Environmental issues. Council concurred that a facilitator would be appropriate. ARDEN HILLS TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION - SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT APPEAL HEARING. .