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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 24, 1997 9 Mr. Fritsinger stated the business luncheon was to be held on Thursday at noon at the Holiday Inn. Mayor Probst indicated he would not be able to attend this function. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Malone stated he will attempt to keep the Council updated on discussions of the Transportation Advisory Board. He reported some ofthe projects affecting the City include the signal light at County Road F, which is scheduled for 1998, and the Highway 610 work, which is scheduled for this summer. Mayor Probst inquired if the map provided to Council in the non- agenda mail was the official Metropolitan Council plan. Councilmember Malone stated that it was, and proceeded with a brief overview of the map. A brief discussion ensued regarding the boundaries addressed on the map. Councilmember Keirn expressed her desire to appoint the Business Relations Committee in the near future. Councilmember Keirn inquired if General Steiner had been contacted regarding the sidewalk conditions at the armory. Mr. Fritsinger stated he had not been successful in contacting him, but he would attempt to do so this week. Mayor Probst reported he has a meeting scheduled with the Mayors of northwest Ramsey County to discuss the newly-elected County Commissioners and how the various cities could work as a group at the County level to accomplish their goals. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday of this week. Mayor Probst reviewed various meeting notices and invitations requesting his or Councilmember attendance, including the Welsh Companies groundbreaking, Metropolitan Council Meetings, Healthy Youth Coalition, and the LMC Annual meeting. Mayor Probst indicated the planning director for the City of Minneapolis is scheduled to attend the Wednesday morning meeting of the I-35W Coalition. He stated this might mean the City of Minneapolis intends to become involved in this project. Mayor Probst indicated he would not be returning the Suburban Chamber of Commerce survey on property taxes, as he does not feel the property tax issue is clear enough to justify simply a "yes" or "no" answer. Mayor Probst reported that TCAAP activities should start to payoff in the near future. The City should have access to the property by Fall of this year. He stated it is his desire to begin projects immediately after taking possession of this property. The National Guard has indicated it can construct soccer/baseball fields on this property as a training exercise.