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. . . ( MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL WORKSESSION 7/20/93 PAGE THREE the City shall retain $6,393 per year for administrative fees. This agreement is a "pay as you go" concept and no bonds would be issued. The City may endure a loss of HACA funding, but the developer has agree to reimburse the City for any losses that may occur. The developer agrees that the project will remain a senior housing complex. If the current developer would sell the property, the agreement stipulates the property will remain a senior housing complex. Councilmember Hicks referred to Page 3, #3.01 (d) and questioned what if the numbers become greater than the figures of $6,393 and $57,537? Ms. Person stated any monies would then roll into the General Fund. Mr. Arkell informed the Council that the development is currently 75% leased. Mr. Arkell thanked the Council for all their time and effort in supporting him with this project. Mayor Sather requested staff put this item on the July 26 Consent Calendar. Familv Violence Network. Budeet Reauest Mayor Sather asked City Administrator if the City has previously budgeted for requests of this type. Ms. Person stated she is not aware of this type of funding being granted in the past. Mayor Sather requested that the City Administrator draft a letter to this group stating that the City is sympathetic to their request, however, will be unable to assist them with funding. In addition it was suggested to note the local charities whom the City believes are in a better position to fund their request. Mayor Sather requested Ms. Person draft a policy statement addressing this type of request for future reference. Administrator Comments Ms Person noted to Council that is apparent that more direct staff involvement is needed with public hearings, rather than relying solely on consultants. This should result in more direct staff knowledge and hands-on experience of cases, resulting in lower consultant costs. Consultants will take on a more clean consultant role and this change will require more expertise by staff. Mayor Sather suggested and Council concurred to direct City Administrator to draft Rules & Procedures related to public hearings. Council Comments: Councilmember Probst briefed the Councilmembers on a meeting held on July 13 with Mike Fix from TCAAP, Ramsey County Public Works, the DNR, Ramsey County Parks, Environmental Groups, the National Guard and a Representative from the office of Bruce Vento and Dorothy Person. Councilmember Probst commented there was a common interest between all parties in what they would like to see happen on the property relating to open space and