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<br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br />JULY 19, 2004 <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />A resident mentioned that there has been a tremendous improvement over the past three to four <br />years due to the deputies patrolling the neighborhood. A resident suggested that signs be placed <br />that specifieally prohibits the students from parking during the regular school hours. A resident <br />mentioned that there used to bc problems, but he felt that they have disappeared. Anothcr <br />rcsident expressed coneern about signs being placed in their yards. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Towards the end, the Couneil asked staff to research the following options: <br />. Parking by permit only <br />. Designating "school zone" <br />. Beef up communication <br />. Uniform signage throughout the neighborhood. <br /> <br />2.D. Redevelopment Proiects <br /> <br />Scott Clark discussed three projects around the City. Mr. Clark was seeking a direction with <br />regards to the properties. Hc mentioned the Old City Hall sitc, Indykiewicz Property, and <br />Chesapeake Property. <br /> <br />The Old City Hall site has 6.5 acres. Hc spoke about the zoning issues with regards to its usage. <br />He requested the Council to determine the end use of the property. He mentioned that there were <br />inquiries for townhouses and neighborhood businesses. Possible options to consider: Medical <br />Clinic, Charter School, Townhouses, or some other business that generates tax revenue. Council <br />direction as to pursue medical, office or potential retail but not townhouses. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Clark talked about the Indykiewicz property's offer and counter-offer. A question was <br />raised if staff had considered making a counter-offer less than the price detennined by the <br />appraisal. There was a general consensus that thc property's location would be most suitable for <br />a gas station/convenience store. <br /> <br />Mr. Clark also talked about the Chesapeakc Property. He mentioned that staff had met with <br />representatives from Chesapeake Propertics in June to gain an understanding of issues associated <br />with the development. Overall, staff would like direction from the Council with regards to its <br />future development. The Council stated that there was no agreement regaTding the increment <br />financing. <br /> <br />2.E. 2005 - 2009 CIP/PMP <br /> <br />Murtuza Siddiqui presented a consolidated five-year CIP program. He explained that thc CIP is <br />comprehensive and contains technology upgrades and all construction or improvement projects. <br />Mr. Siddiqui emphasized and highlighted the cash t10w situation if the Council proceeds with the <br />proposed projects. He mentioned that the Enterprisc Flmds, in aggregate, are in a break-cven <br />mode from an operational perspective and the rates werc last reviewed in 2001. He mentioned <br />that ifthe City continues to fund the proposed projects, the Enterprise funds will bc depleted in . <br />the next couple of years. A ratc study and review ofprojecls is essential. Mr. Siddiqui <br />mentioned that the Council may have to considcr financing options for these projects. The <br />