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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION JULY 19, 2004 4 . A resident mentioned that there has been a tremendous improvement over the past three to four years due to the deputies patrolling the neighborhood. A resident suggested that signs be placed that specifically prohibits the students from parking during the regular school hours. A resident mentioned that there used to be problems, but he felt that they have disappeared. Another resident expressed concern about signs being placed in their yards. Towards the end, the Council asked staff to research the following options: . Parking by permit only . Designating "school zone" . Beef up communication . Uniform signage throughout the neighborhood. 2.D. Redevelopment Proiects Scott Clark discussed three projeets around the City. Mr. Clark was seeking a direction with regards to the properties. He mentioned the Old City Hall site, Indykiewicz Property, and Chesapeake Property. The Old City Hall site has 6.5 acres. He spoke about the zoning issues with regards to its usage. He requested the COW1cil to determine the end use ofthe property. He mentioned that there were e inquiries for townhouses and neighborhood businesses. Possible options to eonsider: Medical Clinic, Charter Sehool, Townhouses, or some other business that generates tax revenue. Council direction as to pursue medical, office or potential retail but not townhouses. Mr. Clark talked about the Indykiewicz property's offer and cOW1ter-offer. A question was raised if staff had considered making a counter-offer less than the price determined by the appraisal. There was a general eonsensus that the property's location would be most suitable for a gas station/convenience store. Mr. Clark also talked about the Chesapeake Property. He mentioned that staff had met with representatives from Chesapeake Properties in June to gain an understanding of issues associated with the development. Overall, staff would like direction from the Council with regards to its future development. The COUlleil stated that there was no agreement regarding the increment financing. 2.E. 2005 - 2009 CIP/PMP Murtuza Siddiqui presented a consolidated five-year CIP program. He explained that the CIP is comprehensive and contains technology upgrades and all eonstruction or improvement projects. Mr. Siddiqui emphasized and highlighted the cash flow situation if the Council proceeds with the proposed projects. He mentioned that the Enterprise Funds, in aggregate, are in a break-even mode from an operational perspective and the rates were last reviewed in 2001. He mentioned . that if the City continues to fund the proposed projects, the Enterprise funds will be depleted in the next couple of years. A rate study and review of projects is essential. Mr. Siddiqui mentioned that the Council may have to eonsider financing options for these projects. The