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<br /> '. <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 29.1996 6 I <br /> Ridgewood Court be evaluated for drainage issue solution; Oak Avenue plans .. <br /> include the cul-de-sac island, 26 feet width, and core samples and cold-in-place I <br /> recyling be considered; Pascal Avenue plans indicated decreasing the width to <br /> minimize landscaping impact; and the reconstruction of Eide Circle as proposed. <br /> Motion carried unanimously (5-0). I <br /> Mr. fritsinger clarified that curb and gutter will not be installed unless reconstruction occurs. <br /> A gentleman in the audience thanked the Council for listening to the resident's concerns. I <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 96-08. PUBLIC HEARING. ENABLING THE ESTABLISHMENT I <br /> OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY <br /> Mr. Fritsinger verified publication of the public hearing on January 18 and 25, 1996. I <br /> Mr. Fritsinger gave a presentation on the background and powers of an Economic Development I <br /> Authority. The purpose of creating the EDA is to assist the City with its economic development <br /> efforts at the Gateway Business District and potential TCAAP projects. <br /> Mayor Probst opened the hearing for public comment at 9:05 p.m. .. <br /> Mr. Roger Aiken, 4360 Hamline Avenue North, inquired as to the haste in establishing an I <br /> Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the purpose of it. He continued that Arden Hills is <br /> a small city, and there is no pressing need for an EDA. <br /> Mayor Probst responded there was no pressing need, but the creation of an EDA would provide I <br /> another tool that will be used in conjunction with TCAAP, Gateway Business District, and other <br /> properties. He continued that an EDA has been discussed for several years and the Council is I <br /> now ready to consider creating this entity. <br /> Mr. Aiken inquired of the amount of salary compensation for the board members. Mr. Fritsinger I <br /> outlined the activities of the board, and indicated no additional compensation has been discussed, <br /> as the City Council would be the EDA board. Mr. Aiken inquired if that at some point I <br /> compensation would be made. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that his recommendation at this time was <br /> for no compensation and that his experience in working for several other cities is that the EDA <br /> Board is not compensated. I <br /> Mr. Aiken indicated an EDA would reduce resident input, as well as create a close relationship <br /> with businesses. I <br /> Councilmember Malone inquired if an EDA is subjec1 to open meeting law. Mr. Fritsinger .. <br /> indicated it is. <br /> I <br />