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<br /> . > <br /> . ~ <br /> ~~HILLS <br /> Approved: January 31, 2005 <br /> CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA <br /> CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> MONDAY, JANUARY 10,2005,8:30 P.M. <br /> CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 <br /> Call To Order <br /> Mayor Aplikowski called the meeting to order at 8:30 PM. <br /> Present: Mayor Aplikowski, Councilmembers: David Grant, Brenda Holden, Lois Rem <br /> Absent: Council Member Gregg Larson <br /> Staff present: City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; Finance Director, Murtuza Siddiqui; <br /> Community Development Director, Scott Clark <br /> . TCAAP Discussion <br /> Mr. Clark noted that the purpose of the work session was an update regarding the <br /> TCAAP project. He reviewed all ofthe events, activities and meetings that had taken <br /> place since late November 2004. He referenced the calendarltask list which was included <br /> in the agenda packet. He discussed the need for CRR to make a substantial investment <br /> (an estimated $700K to $1 million) for additional site characterization, land planning, <br /> Attorney Comadeca's time, the land transfer process, development agreement <br /> preparation, and other items. (There would also be an additional amount spent on the <br /> AUAR proccss.) The need for this investment has been accelerated due to a timeline <br /> outlined by the GSA at a meeting on December 20, 2004. The appraisal they have for the <br /> site is considered "good" until early June 2005. If this date passes without a signed <br /> "Offer to Purchase" then the appraisal must be updated, which could increase the base <br /> price ofthe TCAAP project. <br /> Mr. Clark noted that, based on the schedule, the City Council needs to approve a <br /> framework plan for the site, deal with the public financing issue, and start discussions to <br /> move from the Interim Agreement with CRR towards a final development agreement by <br /> the end of February. <br /> Ms. Wolfe asked if the Council had any questions about the items on the task list. <br /> . Councilmember Holden asked about the proposed letter to Mr. Whittaker at the Army <br /> regarding the primer tracer area. Mr. Clark explained that the GSA felt it was worth our <br /> time to continue land swap discussions. Ms. Holden voiced a concern that the National <br /> 1 <br /> --- <br />