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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 10 <br /> . Councilmember Malone stated he agrees with pursuing the possibility of purchasing the land <br /> rather than the proposed exchange. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked what other land is owned by Mr. Vaughan, Mr. Ringwald stated <br /> he owns the two parcels south of the proposed exchange area, approximately 25 acres, <br /> Councilmember Larson asked ifhe owns the land east toward Old Highway 10, Mr, Ringwald <br /> indicated the land is owned by other individuals, <br /> Councilmember Malone asked for clarification on why the City should swap a larger area for a <br /> smaller one, Mr. Fritsinger stated the previously negotiated land has not been formally deeded to <br /> the City and this issue prompted further talks with Mr. Vaughan, These discussions led to Staffs <br /> decision that the property exchange would be beneficial and easier to deal with since the property <br /> title has not been transferred, <br /> Mayor Probst asked what would happen ifMr. Vaughan became less amiable and the property <br /> exchange did not take place. Would this reopen the issue of park dedication at today's value for <br /> the property, Mr. Ringwald stated this would be a possibility, Mayor Probst noted this may give <br /> the City some leverage in obtaining an agreement for the purchase. <br /> ADMINISTRATIVR COMMRNTS <br /> Mr. Fritsinger noted the City had a second surprise inspection from OSHA this year. He was <br /> . told it was just the luck-of-the-draw that the City was hit with this inspection again and he <br /> doesn't expect it to be a large issue. One of the concerns is the maintenance garage mezzanine <br /> stairwell slope not meeting OSHA requirements, The City has been granted an exemption in the <br /> past because of the future move to a new facility, but time may be running out. <br /> conNCll, COMMRNTS <br /> Councilmember Larson noted he met with the Newsletter Committee and feels that progress will <br /> continue providing they have enough volunteers, He also stated there will be a Public Safety <br /> meeting to deal with the problem of traffic cutting through neighborhood streets to avoid <br /> stopping at County Road F, <br /> Councilmember Malone informed the Council that the Association of Metropolitan <br /> Municipalities (AMM) has a new Executive Director. He stated one of the current issues within <br /> AMM is the discussion of the Metropolitan Council having elected commissioners as opposed to <br /> appointed, AMM is against the idea of an election process and feels they should continue <br /> appointing with added accountability, He believes the policy will become clearer as the <br /> legislative process continues. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski noted the Healthy Youth Coalition town meeting held in Shoreview, <br /> Thursday, September 24, 1998 was very successful. The City has been challenged to find out <br /> what is going on with the youth in the community and bring back suggestions, She feels the City <br /> . cannot sit back and state there are no problems, <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski indicated the Business Development Committee is looking at the <br /> Red/Grey Fox Feasibility Plan and is discussing the use ofTIF funds, <br />