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.. .. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 29, 1984 Page two Deans noted that application and administrative fees vary; reported his firm had previously submitted some guidelines complied by Juran and Moody for consideration; noted that there Is a maximum fee obtainable under arbi- trage limitations. Deans noted that Arden Hills has a project proceeding: has no fee In place now; If fee Is added, project may not be feasible. Deans explained that a $4000 application fee to the State plus a $4000 administrative fee to Vadnais Heights, plus payment of fees to Briggs and Morgan and Deans (Knutson, Flynn & Hetland) are all paid by Dr. Routhe, plus any costs Incurred by Arden Hills: noted that I f the bonds are Issued, al I fees are paid out of the bond issue. Routhe acknow ledged that the Council's concerns are. vall d; . explained that this Is the "bottom line" to make the project feasible (Vadnais Heights/Arden HI I Is Joint Agree- ment). Routhe said he makes his charges for services rendered: felt a fee to the City would be similar. It was the general consensus of Council that the discus- sion of fees should be postponed to the study meeting on November 5th: the City should have Its costs reimbursed, and City should consider an administrative fee. Mulcahy moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council adopt Resolution Approving Joint Powers Agreement Between The City Of Vadnais Heights And The City Of Arden Hills. Motion did not carry (Mulcahy, Hicks voting In favor of the motion: Hansen, Woodburn voting In opposition). (2-2) Hansen said she Is not convinced there Is a need for a veterinary clinic In Arden Hills; noted that she has re- ceived adverse comments from some residents and neighbors who feel there Is not a real need In Arden Hills for a veterinary hospital, and that It Is not an appropriate use of I ORBs. Mulcahy said he feels It Inappropriate, prior to the public hearing, to al low views of others to sway your vote. Routhe said he feels It undemocratic to not al low free enterprise to exist because of word of mouth from other veterinarians that there Is not a need. Routhe said he feels It Is especially unfair from someone in the same profession; feels he should have the same opportunity to start a busIness; stated that If It falls, It Is his business. Hansen said her concern is whether this Is an appropriate use of City money and for this land. Woodburn said the funding represents a competitive ad- vantage over other people; It Is not free enterprise; It adds 4 jobs in Arden Hills, possibly taking 4 jobs from another community. Mulcahy said he feels the doctor has every right to apply . for the funding; feels that the City has a right, and should use this vehicle, for certain sites: noted that the City has made a preliminary determination to approve the site and the use of IDRBs: feels It should, therefore, go forward. Woodburn said he voted In opposition tonight because Deans told us that If the City Is not going to go ahead, then Routhe should know this now so as not to Incur more expense; asked If approval Is not given before October 31st, what happens? Deans said he could not answer. No further Councl I action was taken.