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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25. 1996 6 - Mr. Lang stated they believe this use qualifies under City ordinance but they are willing to withdraw the application and rework the plan if that is the desire ofthe Council. Mr. Lang I further stated that given the direction of the Council discussion, St. Paul Companies requests their application be withdrawn. I Mayor Probst asked if a statement at the meeting to withdraw the application is sufficient, or is a letter from the applicant required, Jerry Filla, City Attorney, stated that a statement at the meeting is sufficient. Mayor Probst suggested a cooperative effort be made with Shannon I Square to devise an architecturally unified complex. B. I-35W Corridor Coalition Joint Powers Agreement I Mr. Fritsinger advised the Council is asked to approve entering into a Joint Powers Agreement (JP A) with neighboring communities as part of the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. He I noted the Council previously adopted a resolution which supported the cooperative participation in the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. The initial issues addressed were the need for I marketing and development of the corridor cities related to transportation, housing, polluted site clean up, infrastructure improvements, GIS, funding opportunities, and commercial/industrial development. Now, based on the direction given by the Steering Committee, staff was Ie encouraged to investigate and recommend a method of formalizing the organizational structure of the Coalition. The JPA under consideration will formalize the structure of the Coalition, including the hiring of Strauss Management to act as the administrator. I Mayor Probst stated the Council is aware of discussions he and Mr. Fritsinger have held with area municipalities with regard to this topic and urged the Council's favorable consideration. I Councilmember Malone agreed and noted the reference to Circle Pines. Mr. Fritsinger explained that Circle Pines originally did not participate in the Liveable Communities Program but, I subsequently, have joined as a participant. Councilmember Malone thanked staff for this clarification and explained his concern whether grant qualification would be impacted if Circle I Pines were included and not participating in the Liveable Communities Act. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize entering into a Joint I Powers Agreement for the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition, and authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute all related documents. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). I C. South Water Tower, Second Inspection Reqnest I Mr. Fritsinger advised the City has received the inspection report from Pittsburg Tank and Tower for the south water tower. Due to the high cost of the items recommended for correction, Mr. .. Stafford recommends the City Engineer review the report and comment regarding the urgency for completing these items. I