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\ e . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 29, 1999 D,'n ^ F"r .. d h""';:' J=~. r 17 Additionally, a public meeting was scheduled on December 6, 1999 for the Truth in Taxation hearing. He suggested that the interviews could be scheduled prior to, or following that meeting, with formal action being taken at the December 13, 1999 regular Council meeting. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern that there would not be enough time to properly conduct interviews if the interviews were to be scheduled around the Truth in Taxation hearing. Mayor Probst agreed and suggested that 30 to 40 minutes be allowed per interview. Mr. Post suggested that the interviews could be split before and after the Truth in Taxation hearing. Mayor Probst stated that he did not have time available prior to the Truth in Taxation hearing. He indicated that it may be difficult to schedule a two-hour slot of time on December 6, 1999 and suggested that the interviews be conducted on December 7, 1999. Councilmembers Rem and Larson indicated that they would be available to conduct the interviews on December 7, 1999. Mayor Probst suggested that the interviews be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on December 7,1999, allowing 40 minutes per interview. The Council agreed. Mayor Probst directed Mr. Lynch to tentatively schedule the interviews for the City Council vacancy for December 7,1999, with a formal action being taken by the City Council at the December 13, 1999 regular Council meeting. ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Lynch had no additional comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE LIAISON ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Larson stated that he had spoken with Mr. Dan Westlund who had expressed an interest in purchasing the property at the comer of New Brighton Road and Lake Johanna Boulevard, which currently contains the vacant coffee shop. Councilmember Larson indicated that Mr. Westlund had developed the property across the street in Roseville into a nice office development. Mr. Westlund had questions regarding the Neighborhood Business District and Councilmember Larson had suggested that Mayor Probst contact Mr. Westlund. Councilmember Larson indicated that Mr. Westlund had been concerned with the size and shape of the lot and what his chances would be of being granted a variance to accommodate parking. Mayor Probst stated that he would be willing to contact Mr. Westlund. Councilmember Rem stated that she and Ms. Sushila Shah had attended the Human Rights meeting in the City of Shoreview. At the meeting, the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department did a presentation regarding crime. Councilmember Rem indicated that she had requested additional information regarding the presentation. Councilmember Rem stated that she will be attending the Human Rights Day Conference on Friday, December 3,1999 in Brooklyn Center.