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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - July 10,2000 9 Councilmember Grant stated the Task Force appears to be headed toward recommending raingardens, but without the involvement of othcr neighbors. He added the Task Force was encouraged to solicit the opinion of tile neighbors, and publish information regarding raingardens for the neighbors to review. He noted the reaction at the meeting was that would entail a lot of work. Councilmember Grant stated, in his opinion, that the Task Force is headed down a path that is less than optimal. He added the Council's vision for the group was to work with neighbors to come up with the best possible recommendation for the Council. He noted he is concerned with regard to the outcome of the group. Mayor Probst stated he received one phone call from a neighbor who was adamantly opposed to anything happening there. He added there is general concern with regard to the closing of the road. He added ilie resident did not even know the task force was established. Councilmember Grant stated thc Task Force's recent meeting ended with a confrontation between the Chair and a neighbor claiming to be left out of the process. I'Ie added the Chair felt there had been adequate neighborhood involvement. He noted this led to a difference of opllllOns. Mayor Probst stated he would ask City staff to put together a schedule for review at an upcoming Worksession to move tile process along. He added he understands that some residents are looking at the possibility of obtaining an injunction to stop the project. Mayor Probst stated the project must resume a schcduled coursc of action. He added, from Councilmember Grant's comments, it does not appear that the Task Force will be bringing forward a recommendation in the near term. Councilmember Aplikowski statcd the Task Force was given a project deadline of July 17. She added the City would be unable to move forward with another neighborhood in August if the Ingerson project stalls. Councilmember Grant stated the Task Force intends to draft a recommendation. Mr. Stafford stated thc Chair indicated she would be e-mailing the draft recommendation to the Task Force members for their review. He added that a final date was unclear. Mayor Probst stated the Ingerson Task Force should be made aware that the Council wishes to receive their recommendations at which time the Council will establish a timeline for proceeding with the project. Mayor Probst stated he is unable to attend thc August 14 regular Council meeting, but he will be in attendance at the August 21 worksession. Councilmember Grant stated he would be unable to attcnd the August 21 worksession. Mayor Probst stated another option would be to hold a special meeting to address this issue.