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, w~~~y ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 29. 1997 11 - -e COUNCIL COMMENTS , Councilmember Hicks addressed thc letter read by Ms. Rem. He stated he believcs it is an . unnecessary "dig" at the Council and some things arc not accurate. Councilmember Hicks stated that hc docs agree with many things but clarified that the City did not buy property a long timc ago for thc purposc of a City Hall. He cxplained that the propcrty to the east of the current . facility cannot bc used to meet the currcnt necds without variances. Councilmcmbcr Hicks took issue with language that thc Council continues to ignore their responsibility to provide adequatc . facilities for staff to conduct the busincss of the City. He stated this is a difficult situation, the Council has studied the issue, and is working toward resolution of the matter. Councilmember Hicks stated Ms. Rem's letter is a strongly worded document, unfair, and excessively critical. . Councilmembcr Aplikowski notcd the water meter changc and stated she hopes it is working well and willlesscn the workload of City staff. . Councilmember Aplikowski stated shc is happy to hear that Mr. Post has been released from the hospital and will be returning to work shortly, . Councilmember Aplikowski thankcd Ms. Rem for being a constant vigilant for the Council. She statcd that while shc agrecs with some of Ms. Rem's lettcr, she does not agrec with all of the .e statcments. Councilmember Aplikowski stated shc is somewhat on Ms. Rem's side in belicving the Council has long dclayed their decision. . Mayor Probst stated he believes thc letter portrays an lmfair characterization as to what the Council has been doing and thc Council has not ignored staff. He stated that the Council . understands the current facilities arc not good but the Council is working diligently to find the bcst long-term solution and hc is convinced the Council will get it done. Mayor Probst noted the record shows this is an issue that has not becn taken lightly and has bcen pursucd with significant . vigor. He statcd it is a pleasurc that it appears the dcbate has movcd to "when we will get it done" rather than "should wc gct it done." . Mayor Probst noted therc has bcen a numbcr ofmcetings on Liveablc Communities and there is considerablc interest in that issuc which will bc dealt with dircctly through the I-35W Corridor Coalition. He suggested thc Council schedule a mceting or worksession when he can update the . Council on progrcss with that group. Mayor Probst announced he will attend the Hcalthy Youth Coalition meeting tomorrow night I . .e .