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<br /> -------------- ---------- <br /> L;:....:.'i.; -,,- ~-"-~J .1 . <br /> ~ <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JANUARY 21. 1997 4 . <br /> Considerable discussion took place regarding the acquisition of various properties as they .. <br /> relate to the project, and possible variances and partial condemnation proceedings. Mr. . <br /> Ringwald also requested direction on how the Council would like to proceed for <br /> financing road construction, the amount of participation from Ramsey County, and the <br /> need to provide Mr. Harstad access to his property. . <br /> Staff was directed to hire a consulting firm to investigate planning repercussions and <br /> creative options for future building construction and any modifications needed at this I <br /> point. Staff was also to review repackaging of any parcels and necessary acquisitions to <br /> facilitate orderly development. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski commented that this would seem to be a perfect opportunity I <br /> for creation of a task force to review this situation. Mayor Probst responded that the <br /> Council needed engineering expertise rather than ideas, and also needed a quick turn I <br /> around. Mr. Fritsinger suggested that after the consulting firm provides their expertise, a <br /> task force could review proposed plans and make recommendations to the Council at that . <br /> time, if the Council wished. <br /> Staff was also directed to entertain discussions regarding land purchase or condemnation .. <br /> proceedings on the Harstad and Indykiewicz properties, and to review the exterior <br /> upgrades on the proposed buildings in Phase II and III of the Welsh project. <br /> Mr. Ringwald advised the Council that he would work with the traffic engineer engaged I <br /> by Welsh on a variety of issues, including Round Lake Road, signalization and <br /> northbound 1-35W traffic concerns. I <br /> Mr. Fritsinger clarified, and Councilmembers confirmed, directives to staff as follows: <br /> - Initiate conversations on acquisition efforts. I <br /> - Engage a single source traffic/planning consultant. <br /> - Pursue negotiations with Welsh Companies in the range of the existing <br /> outstanding debt. I <br /> c. Committee Structure <br /> Various discussions took place among Councilmembers reviewing the current status of I <br /> the restructuring of the City's various advisory committees. <br /> Mr. Fritsinger asked for clarification on whether it was the Mayor and Council's intent to I <br /> officially terminate the Human Rights Committee at this time. Mayor Probst responded <br /> that it was his intent to not re-appoint this committee in 1997, but notification of the . <br /> Human Rights Committee should not be a staff problem as he would request a letter be <br /> prepared on his behalf to the members of the committee. .. <br /> Mayor Probst advised Councilmembers of his intent to appoint Sushila Shah remain as <br /> I <br /> ---------- <br />