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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 <br />. Councilmember Holden asked when the interim agreement has to be approved by the City. <br /> Mr. Barr said that the US Congress has seventy-five days to approve the proposed land sale <br /> agreement. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that it is very important for the City Council to become more <br /> involved in the planning process. <br /> Mr. Barr said that the developers will continue to ask for City Council input throughout the <br /> planning process. <br /> Councilmember Larson noted that this has been a ten year process for the City. The TCAAP <br /> vision is a starting place for the City to begin planning discussions. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe noted that it is important for the City Council to have on-going <br /> discussions regarding the planning of the TCAAP site. The closing of this property will be <br /> occurring fairly quickly in the near future. It is also important for the City Council to discuss <br /> public financing for this project. <br /> Mr. Collin Barr also noted that special legislation may be pursued regarding the County Road H <br />e interchange and 1-35W regarding road construction funding. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested that the City Council receive some more education regarding <br /> public financing mechanisms. <br /> City Administrator Michelle Wolfe stated that City staff will provide the City Council with a <br /> rcfresher on public financing techniques and methods. <br /> Couneilmember Grant requested that the developer comply with all of the requirements set forth <br /> in the interim agreement prior to the City giving CRR master development status. <br /> Councilmember Larson noted that the old interim agreement was a snap shot in time and the <br /> circumstances regarding the TCAAP property have changed. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski noted that the City has not had an agreement with CRR for many months. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked who would be responsible for hiring additional staff members if <br /> they are needed for this project. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe said that the City would be responsible for hiring additional <br /> consultants or staff members. <br />. Councilmember Grant said that he is concerned about the proposed office show room space in <br /> the vision plan. He believes that the proposed show room space could be better utilized. <br /> 4 <br />