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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 15, 2024 9 <br /> Mayor Grant he thinks an inquiry to the City Attorney about whether it can be held by the EDA, <br /> instead of the City. <br /> Stacie Kvilvang said there would be more restrictions if it's held by the EDA because that's for <br /> economic development purposes and you have a shorter time that you can legally hold it. If it's <br /> going to be a civic parcel, it makes sense to leave it with the city. <br /> Mayor Grant said the parks are owned by Alatus. <br /> Stacie Kvilvang said the neighborhood parks are. The big central park is City-owned but the <br /> developer has to pay for the maintenance. <br /> Councilmember Monson wanted to discuss the process and scheduling with the few minutes left <br /> in the meeting. <br /> Mayor Grant thought Council was making good progress. <br /> Councilmember Monson said this is good information but it would be nice to schedule the work <br /> sessions. If that is not what the Council can do, she would support having the JDA reps negotiate <br /> with Bob Lux and come back. <br /> Councilmember Fabel asked if Mayor Grant is okay with the JDA reps having the discussion <br /> with Bob Lux and come back to discuss the existing agreement and what revisions are there and <br /> what needs more work. <br /> Mayor Grant is leery because at one point one councilmember was frustrated with what was <br /> given to the developer and characterized it as "we gave you everything" and was upset that certain <br /> parties wanted more. <br /> Councilmember Fabel said it would come back to Council. <br /> Mayor Grant thought asking the developer at a 40,000 foot view, without getting into changing <br /> numbers or changing other things. He doesn't have an issue with asking Bob Lux his thoughts on <br /> the terms of the old Term Sheet and if anything gives him heartburn. <br /> Councilmember Fabel would like to know the same thing from Mayor Grant. <br /> Mayor Grant said most of the Term Sheet is good. There are some numbers, dwelling units and <br /> affordability. He thinks TIF was addressed; he thinks that's too high. <br /> Councilmember Monson asked if it's too high now. This is what was agreed upon in 2022. She <br /> asked if it was too high now. <br /> Mayor Grant has heard comments made that TIF is off the table. <br /> Councilmember Monson asked who said TIF is off the table. <br /> Mayor Grant thought Councilmember Fabel said that at one time. <br />