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. e e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 DRAF"i 11 COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Grant reviewed a recent meeting of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee at which presentations from Ingram Associates and BR W, Inc. were made with regard to parks planning. He added that recommendations for the 2000/2001 season were also discussed, Councilrnember Aplikowski stated that it would be appreciated if updates with regard to the TCAAP property could be given to councilmembers on a regular basis, She added it is difficult to answer residents' questions without having the opportunity to take part in discussions, She expressed an interest in having such a discussion at an upcoming worksession. Councilmember Aplikowski stated, with regard to Council worksessions, that more than one presentation makes them too lengthy. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern that the new City logo is similar to that of another community and might not be an identifYing factor. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she received an advertisement proof from the Suburban Chamber director which might be amended to include a reference to the Golden Celebration. Mayor Probst stated, with regard to TCAAP discussions, that City staff has done an excellent job of including progress notes in the Council packets. He added that specific requests for confidentiality are received and must be respected. Mayor Probst stated, with regard to Council packets, that he would not wish staff to feel obligated to produce a packet if there is no information to be included. He added that items need not be reserved for the second and last week of the month but could be circulated as needed. Councilmember Rem stated, with regard to Council worksessions, that City staff might present their reports early in the meeting as they need not attend the entire meeting. She added that two worksessions could be scheduled per month to cut down on meeting length, or special sessions could be scheduled as needed. Mayor Probst stated he would be willing to have a Council retreat to discuss these issues after elections. Mayor Probst stated that a groundbreaking for the new City Hall facility is scheduled for mid- October depending upon the availability oflegislators. Mayor Probst stated that the 35W Corridor Coalition is currently focusing on analysis and response with regard to the buildout study. Mayor Probst stated he attended the Operations and Finance Committee meeting recently at which the new City Hall and TCAAP property was discussed, among other issues.