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. . e Arden Hills Council February 24, 1992 4 done by SEH, the City should probably pay the bills, but questioned the charges/rates reflected on the bill. The Administrator explained that staff reviewed the bills and they do not appear to reconcile with the work completed. Council expressed concern that receipt of the statements was del ayed qui te some time after completion of the work. Mayor Sather suggested that SEH be requested to reconstruct the statements prior to further consideration of payment in order to substantiate the charges and reconcile the statements with the project, to the satisfaction of staff. OAK GROVE SUPERFUND Councilmember Malone reiterated his position that the possible costs to cities for the Oak Grove clean up are extremely high; and asked for the latest update on negotiations regarding the Oak Grove situation. Clerk Administrator Berger advised that offers have been made to the EPA by Arden Hills and other cities for de minimus settlement of the issue and that the initial response appears to be favorable to the City. He added that Arden Hills and other cities may consider lobbying legislature regarding the Oak Grove issue given the evidence in favor of the cities. NORTH RIDGE APARTMENTS Mayor Sather reported he was contacted by Chuck Cook, continental Development Co., that Cook indicated he had spoken to HUD and there appears to be a possibility that the project could be done without TIF. Cook asked if Council may consider the rezoning of the property and approval of the project if TIF financing is not used. Council concurred that the project was acceptable without the TIF financing and suggested Cook resubmit an application. JOINT MEETING WITH SHOREVIEW Cl erk Administrator Berger advi sed that Shoreview City counci 1 requested a joint meeting with Arden Hills on 3/17/92 at 7:30 p.m. Council agreed that 3/17/92 would be an appropriate date, however, requested the time be moved to 5:30 P.M. Berger was directed to work out the time with Shoreview and report back to Council. PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE Publ ic Works Superintendent Winkel reported that employee Fred Reed fell at his home recently, had to be hospitalized, and is now experiencing some serious complications. Winkel added that he would keep Council updated as to Reed's progress, but the City may need to address staffing shortages until Reed can return to work. Winkel invited Council to view the recently repainted City vehicle; he added that he is satisfied with the results of the repainting.