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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 10, 2006 6 Councilmember Grant asked the topic of code enforcement also be added to a work session agenda. Councilmember Holden stated she wanted a discussion on how to request items to be put on an agenda. Councilmember Larson stated it was fine to discuss the Highway 96 corridor, but he believed the issues were broader than just 96 including the interchange of 35W and Highway 694, the closure of County Road I, the bridge, etc. Mayor Aplikowski requested staff put the Code Enforcement discussion on the May Work Session agenda. She stated it would be helpful if the County made a presentation on the Highway 96 corridor, so they could have that discussion in June. Ms. Wolfe stated she would also add how Council should add items to the agenda at the April Work Session. E. Motion to Approve a Contract with DeSCO Solutious, Inc. for the Development of an Economic Development Plan in the amount of $10,000 Ms. Barton stated in October, 2005, the Economic Development Commission approved a recommendation to the Council to consider budgeting for a strategic economic development planning process that would include the hiring of a professional consultant to guide the City Council, EDC, and other commissions in the production of an Arden Hills Economic Development Plan. At the November 21, 2005 Council Work Session, Council discussed budgeting for this item. The amount of $1 0,000 has been budgeted for this item. She noted the EDC sent out a request for proposals in February, 2006. They received three responses. After reviewing each of the proposals and interviewing two of the firms, the EDC has selected a firm to facilitate the production of an Economic Development Plan for Arden Hills. She recommended Council approve the contract with DeSCo Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $10,000 for the production of an Economic Development Plan for thc City to be facilitated through the Economic Development Commission for the City, and authorize the Community Development Director to execute said contract. Councilmember Larson inquired about the timeline for completing the plan. Ms. Barton responded it would take approximately four months. Councilmember Larson stated he was supportive of this, but he was concerned about Phase 5 and the development of TCAAP. He asked what happened if they proceeded with this plan and they were not at a point where they could discuss with the developers and the City the TCAAP area. He indicated he believed TCAAP needed to be a part of this plan and he was concerned about the timing of this. Ms. Barton stated the marketing plan would be addressed in two parts, one with the City as it currently was and one when TCAAP was developed. She noted DeSCo