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- . . , . 'l\fINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL WORKSESSION 6/15/93 PAGE THREE their development plan. Councilmember Malone asked if Everest had the City of Mounds View agree to this arrangement. Mr. Franke stated no, they did not think it would be applicable in that City. All Councilmembers were in consensus that there were definitely issues that would need to be discussed. The Council has not had a chance to speak with each other and learn of concerns each of the Councilmember have with this Developer Agreement as presented this evening. Councilmembers agreed to hold a special meeting after the regular Council meeting of June 28, 1993 to discuss the Developer Agreement further. Mayor Tom Sather arrived at 7:15 pm and was updated on previous agenda items discussed. Discussion of an Economic Development Committee Councilmember Aplikowski referred to the memo provided in the Council packet requesting direction from the Council to establish a Economic Development Committee. All Councilmembers agreed that forming this Committee would be a positive step to enhance the economic development of the City. Councilmembers Malone and Probst offered additional names of people to communicate in the community who might be interested to serve on this Committee. Councihnember Aplikowski commented that this Committee would be advisory in nature to the Council. Councilmember Aplikowski suggested that she would make first contact with the persons suggested to call on. If interested in serving, a letter would then be sent on behalf of the Mayor and entire Council. MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Hicks to establish an Economic Development Committee. Motion carried. (5-0). Council Comments: Councilmember Probst briefed the Councilmembers on a meeting being scheduled on July 13 to work out a compromise with parties involved in the TCAAP property. Mike Fix from TCAAP will be extending an invitation to the City, Ramsey County Public Works, the DNR, Ramsey County Parks, Environmental Groups, the National Guard and Representative Bruce Vento. All invited parties will receive a map of the arsenal. All parties should be prepared to make revisions to include more open space. Councilmember Probst asked Council if they would be in agreement to allow Councilmember Probst to pursue approximately 40% of open space. All Councilmembers agreed to allow Councilmember Probst to assist in coming to a fairly quick compromise. Adjourn: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks to adjourn at 7:30 pm. Motion carried. (5-0). Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator