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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - NOVEMBER 20, 2000 3 -. for reference, including the Vento Re-Use plan; the City's Comprehensive Plan; and the Minnesota Army National Guard licensed areas. Discussion items included, the process to-date in acquiring fee title to the City Hall site; legislative etIorts to-date; comparisons of areas of interest among the maps displayed; future development of Phases 1I and 1lI; federal interest in the property; the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) interest in the property; and identification of contaminated areas; David Hammernick, was in attendance representing the Minnesota Army National Guard. Mayor Probst expressed concerns that all potential developers honor the integrity of the Vento Re-Use Plan. Furtber discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the City Council that the City should maintain an active role, given all the uncertainties, and at a minimum, attempt to steer events and potential development consistent with the Vento Re-Use Plan. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concerns regarding limited staff and existing workloads, and staff s ability to become more active. Mayor Probst discussed various strategies (i.e., staff assignments; additional staff hires; outside consultants; cost identification and implications; funding; and key supporters). . It was the consensus of the City Council that statI immediately contact the legislative delegations to initiate meetings to make them aware of various Arden Hills issues and concerns, with particular emphasis on the TCAAP property as it has regional significance, not just to Arden I-Iills specifically. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Mayor and City Administrator remain as primary contacts for the TCAAP property, with Councilmembers advised, by written memorandum, in a timely, and confidential manner, as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Larson left the meeting at 6:45 p.m. due to a prior commitment. Mayor Probst advised that, as indicated by Council consensus, he would meet with City Administrator Lynch, to develop a more formal proposal or plan of action, including potential staffing, for Council review. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Councilmember Aplikowski reviewed the proposed time guideline for the City's Fiftieth Anniversary in 2001, including Day in the Park; February 14th kick-off event recognizing the initial incorporation date; Mayor Probst advised that he had taped a holiday greeting on Cable Television Channel . 15, and that he included comments regarding the City's Fiftieth Anniversary in 2001.