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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - October 10, 2000 14 . ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Lynch stated a symposium was scheduled for Friday, October 13 in Building 105 at TCAAP from 10:00 a,m. until 3:00 p.m. He added the meeting was called by the Under-Secretary ofthe Army to discuss the federal government's role in redevelopment of the TCAAP property. He noted that several City staff, including himself, Ms, Chaput, and possibly Mr. Post, planned to attend, and invited interested Councilmembers to attend, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Larson reviewed the Planning Commission's recent meeting, at which both a lot consolidation on Katie Court and a PUD Amendment for North Heights Church for the construction of two gazebos were recommended for approval. Council member Larson stated that the Fire Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday October 11 was rescheduled, Mayor Probst suggested that a Council worksession be devoted to discussion ofthe pavement managcment program. He stated the Council's discussion this evening indicated a need for a review of the program. He expressed his disappointment that the Council does not feel they have . a good understanding of the City's policy a year after the project was begun. Mayor Probst expressed concern that, by this evening's action, the Council has made further pavement management in the community impossible for some time. He stated that the neighborhood had legitimate concerns, and the Council had an opportunity to work through their issues and move forward with the project. Mayor Probst stated that the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) staff who presented a program at the recent mayor's conference he attended may be available to speak with the Council about recommended approaches to management of issues and basic principles that can be used in any situation. He suggested that this could be scheduled some time after the election, Mayor Probst stated that a 2-hour timeslot would be adequate, as it is not a lengthy presentation. He added a separate evening session might be schcduled. Councilmember Larson stated he would prefer a separate evening, Councilmember Grant agreed, Mayor Probst stressed the importance of the Council's role as public officials to be careful in puhlic commentary as they deliberate issues in the public realm, He added this is equally important for City staff. . Mayor Probst stated that staff are anticipating approximately 100 people to attcnd the City Hall groundbrcaking, which is scheduled for October 17, He added he intends to offer a number of thanks and to recognize past mayors and councilmembers who were significant in the succcss of