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e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30, 2000 w 11 I':''''''.'J :~ Mr. Lynch stated that a representative of the Government Services Administration is interested in meeting with the Council as soon as possible to discuss the TCAAP redevelopment and further study or potential reuse of the property. Mr. Lynch stated it would be wise to wait until after the election. He added the issue could be discussed at a Work session, or a separate mecting could be scheduled. He noted the Pavement Managcment Plan (PMP) would be discusscd at the next Worksession. Mayor Probst stated a discussion could take place at the November worksession with regard to developments at the TCAAP property, items which might arise, and how the Council wishes to proceed prior to having a discussion with a representative of the Government Services Administration. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed her agreement, adding that the PMP should bc diseusscd no later than January. Mayor Probst stated that there are a broad range of items with regard to the Arsenal property which need the Council's attention, including ways to handle confidentiality issues and how the meetings are publicized, as well as the next phase of planning. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmemher Grant stated that two street lights wcrc being repaired on County Road E in addition to reinforcement of the existing lights. He added the Council had discussed adoption of a strcctlight standard, and he requested clarification. Mr. Lynch stated that it is staffs intention to bring forward a standard. Mayor Probst stated that streetlight standards will become an issue in COilllection with the Highway 96 reconstruction project. He added decisions must be made on whether the treatments used in Shoreview will carry through the project. Councilmembcr Grant stated the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committcc met October 24 and discussed futurc changes to the City's flower gardens. Councilmcmber Grant stated that the City's entry signs were discussed at the Operations and Finance Committee meeting, and the two groups might coordinate their efforts. Mayor Probst stated that the Council had taken action several years ago to set aside funds for permancnt plantings around the City. He added he would wish to review that issuc. Councilmember Larson rcviewed thc recent Planning Commission meeting at which zoning code ordinances amendments were reviewed. Councilmcmber Larson stated the Lake Johanna Fire Department Pension Fund's Board of Dircctors met last week and agrced to produce an actuarial report at thcir next meeting. He added the Fire Board mects this week, noting he was surprised to see on their agenda a request for funds from AlIiant Tech for the pension fund. He added this sccms premature.