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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 12,1999 10 . Councilmember Malone asked if the triangle project was presented at tile meeting. Mayor Probst stated that this plan had not been presented to the Metropolitan Council. A great number of concerns had been expressed about this plan and the presentation had been redone with a different approach. Councilmember Malone asked if a transit hub had been discussed. Mayor Probst stated that nothing this specific had been presented. However, he believed that there was substantial support on the part of the Coalition for a transit hub. Mayor Probst stated that he had presented the idea of seeking a dedicated funding source for the projects prioritized by the Coalition. He pointed out to the Metropolitan Council that the seven communities which make up the Coalition contribute $16 million dollars to the fiscal Disparity Pool. He felt that this would make the corridor a good candidate for the establishment of a dedicated pool of money to be used in the corridor. COLl11cilmember Malone stated that State Government receives a great deal of income tax from the residents of Arden Hills. He suggested that the Coalition consider a three tenths percent regional gas tax to fund regional transit projects. Mayor Probst stated tbat he had received an invitation for an event being held by Fairlssac on November 2, 1999 from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m., which he may not be able to attend. . Mayor Probst stated that the Metropolitan Council will be presenting its Comprehensive Plan update on November 3, 1999. He indicated that there is a registration fee and suggested that one or two representative of Arden Hills City staff register to attend this presentation. Mayor Probst stated that he had no interest in attending the Community Policing Program being held November 8, through November 10, 1999. He indicated that we have had discussions with the Sheriffs Department and was not sure where the City of Arden Hills should be headed with community policing. Mayor Probst stated that the City of Arden Hills had received a request from the Portable Sanitation Association to adopt a Resolution to include in the Building Code a requirement that all housing projects have a porta-potty on site. He indicated that he had no interest in the City of Arden Hills pursuing this request. Councilmember Malone stated that he believed this was a requirement. Mayor Probst stated that the correspondence suggested that State law does spell out this requirement, however, it is not usually followed. Mayor Probst stated that the TCAAP Legislation has been signed into law. He indicated that Mr. Post had dralled a letter to General Caldera who is the Secretary of the Army. The letter asked for a schedule of when the property will be released. Staff has received a wide range of dates and the City will be working with a consultant to gain a better understanding of the timing issues. . Mayor Probst hoped that the City would be able to stay on schedule for a spring ground breaking for the new City Hall.