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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 26, 2006 10 Councilmember Holden asked if there was a reason they had not required the developer to work with the neighborhood regarding their concerns, Ms. Wolfe stated typically they had meetings when there was a site plan submitted, She indicated they always encourage the developer to meet with the neighbors, which was separate from the public hearing process, Councilmember Larson stated the one distinguishing characteristic was that until tonight this individual did not have an interest in the property and now they had an interest in the property and he hoped the developer did have discussions with the neighborhood, The motion carried unanimously (4-0), D. TCAAP Update Ms. Barton updated the Council on recent TCAAP developments, She noted if an agreement was not made with the GSA for the land purchase with the City by August 1, the GSA had indicated the property would be put up for public auction, which would be a detriment to the City, She recommended if this did go to public auction, the City pass a development moratorium, Ms. Wolfe requested Council support the process of starting to work with the attorney on a possible development moratorium, Council gave their support, Councilmember Larson stated he did not want the residents to think the City had given up on the purchase of this property and noted the GSA had made previous timelines that had been broken, 9, PUBLIC COMMENTS Dave Ehresman, 1481 Arden View Drive, stated they did not have open meetings with the developer regarding the Old City Hall property and believed such meetings were important. David McClung, stated he was disappointed there was no ability for the public to comment on the sale of the Old City Hall site, Councilmember Larson moved the agenda to Council Requests,