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