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<br /> . <br /> Arden Hills Council 11 November 9, 1992 <br /> that perhaps if the arsenal property were to only be used as <br /> the City Hall, it may be easier to obtain. <br /> Administrator Person commented that various financing <br /> options are available, or the Council can wait six months <br /> and conduct another referendum. she reported that many <br /> citizens have expressed disappointment and volunteered to <br /> assist in community awareness before another referendum. <br /> Mayor Sather stated that the failed referendum is especially <br /> disappointing since it fail ed by such a small margin. He <br /> reported that the DNR has expressed an interest in the <br /> arsenal property to preserve the wildlife there, but he <br /> believes that a City Hall on that property might be able to <br /> accommodate some of the DNR needs. <br /> councilmember Malone stated the referendum results were <br /> surprising and he believes the failure is due to apathy and <br /> lack of voter awareness. <br /> Jean Lemberg, 1401 Skiles Lane, stated that Ramsey County is <br /> . in need of additional public works space and perhaps a joint <br /> venture could be explored. Mayor Sather and councilmember <br /> Malone said that possibility has been explored, but it <br /> appears the needs of the City and the County are quite <br /> different and the County prefers a more central location. <br /> Mayor Sather added that a joint Arden Hills City Hall/Ramsey <br /> County Service Building has also been explored. <br /> Councilmember-elect, Beverly Aplikowski, stated that she has <br /> received calls expressing disappointment; she suggested a <br /> citizen's Group be activated to help in community awareness. <br /> Councilmember Hicks commented that another vote would likely <br /> turn out differently. Councilmember Malone emphasized that <br /> before a second vote, improved education of the community is <br /> a necessity. Council directed Administrator Person to <br /> compile a list of alternatives in this matter. <br /> COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE <br /> Administrator Person stated that a date of December 2 has <br /> been suggested for a joint meeting between Council and the <br /> Planning Commission to discuss proposed revised zoning ordinance. <br /> . <br /> ------- ---- <br />