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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27, 2000 18 . Mayor Probst stated there is an 1-35W Corridor Coalition meeting on Wednesday, November 29, 2000, He noted there is a full agenda and officers for the next two years would be selected, He added the budget for the next year would be discussed, He stated they are recommending communities increase their contribution, but it would be coming back before the Council. Councilmember Larson noted the tentative dates for retreat in Ja1mary, He asked if they could consider a different facilitator to have a different perspective, He noted Mr. Jim Brimeyer's performance in conducting interviews a11d indicated he felt Mr. Brimeyer's would add pcrspective since he has been both an administrator and a council member. Mayor Probst stated the City has worked with Mr. Brimeyer's in the past. He noted one is in the hiring process and one is on a retreat. He added they have worked with three different facilitators, Councilmember Aplikowski stated it depends on what they are looking for. Mayor Probst statcd that its purpose is team building and working with staff. Councilmember Larson stated there are probably many possible facilitators available, Council member Aplikowski stated the lady who has helped with the personnel problems would . be good, She noted there is something to having a new person, Mr. Lynch stated that no contract has been signed, but due to scheduling there may not be time to obtain someone else, Councilmember Larson stated that he has no objections but thought it might be interesting to have another person this year, Councilmember Aplikowski stated that they could go ahead as planned this year and consider it later for the next retreat. Councilmember Rem stated that the second set of dates in January are better for her schedule, Councilmember Aplikowski asked for an update from Mr. Post. Mr. Post stated he met with Mr. Rick Cox regarding the triangle property on County Road D and New Brighton Road, He noted that the neighborhood information meeting was very positive and they are considering a seven- unit apartment building with minimum retail. He stated that structured parking is in the preliminary plan, Mayor Probst asked if they would request any other financial support. Mr. Post stated it was discussed, He noted there is a purchase agreement contingency. He added neighbors have . indicated there are two underground steel tanks on the site, He noted if contamination is found, there may be a request for a reduction in price,