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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - August 28, 2000 6 . Councilmember Rem stated that the Ingerson Review Group's report was discussed at a recent worksession, and noted that a letter from the Lake Josephine Association dated July 26, 2000, was appended to the documents being considered in this process. Councilmember Larson stated, in his opinion, a public meeting should be held separately and not in conjunction with a Council meeting. Mayor Probst stated he had assumcd the public meeting would be held during a Council meeting. Councilmember Larson stated he believed the Council would receive the reports, review them and make recommendations to the City Engineer for changes to be made to the feasibility study prior to presentation at a public meeting_ He added this would givc interested residents an opportunity to review and comment on the revised feasibility study. Mayor Probst stated, in his opinion, the Council should have a discussion with regard to the feasibility study and which features should be evaluated_ He added this discussion would take place during a public meeting at which the neighborhood will be invited to comment- He noted that staff could be directed to prcpare a new feasibility study after that meeting, which would kick off the formal process_ Councilmember Larson stated, in his opinion, the public information meeting should be a separate forum for residents to discuss the study and ask questions. Mayor Probst suggested sufficient time could be allocated at a worksession or Council meeting. . Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the requcst to the City Engineer with regard to changes to the feasibility study should follow the discussion. She added it would not he productive to move forward with the feasibility study before the public discussion. Councilmember Grant stated he would favor holding the public information meeting at the Council's September 11 regular meeting. Mayor Probst asked for clarification with regard to that meeting's agenda from Mr. Lynch. Mr. Lynch statcd the 2001 preliminary budget and Hunters Park group will be discussed on September 11. Councilmember Rem stated that she would support an early start to that meeting to ensure that residents are not kept waiting, and a major portion of the evening is reserved for the discussion_ Mayor Probst stated that the budget discussion should not be lengthy, although the Hunter's Park issue could be unpredictable. He added he is comfortable with starting the meeting at 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. He asked whether City staff will have exhibits ready by Septemher 11. Mr. Brown stated he is on vacation the week of September 4. Mr. Stafford stated he is on vacation the week of September 11. Mayor Probst asked whether another date might be more acceptable. Mr. Lynch stated the Council worksession on September 18 was a possibility_ Councilmember Larson stated he will be on vacation from September 19 - October 4_ .