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<br />., <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />~ <br />~~HILLS <br /> <br />CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA <br />CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />MONDAY, JANUARY 10,2005,8:30 P.M. <br />CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 <br /> <br />Call To Order <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski called the meeting to order at 8:30 PM. <br /> <br />Present: Mayor Aplikowski, Councilmembers: David Grant, Brenda Holden, Lois Rem <br /> <br />Absent: Council Member Gregg Larson <br /> <br />Staff present: City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; Finance Director, Murtuza Siddiqui; <br />Community Development Director, Scott Clark <br /> <br />TCAAP Discussion <br /> <br />Mr. Clark noted that the purpose of the work session was an update regarding the <br />TCAAP project. He reviewed all ofthe events, activities and meetings that had taken <br />place since late November 2004. He referenced the calendar/task list which was included <br />in the agenda packet. He discussed the need for CRR to make a substantial investment <br />(an estimated $700K to $1 million) for additional site characterization, land planning, <br />Attorney Comadeca's time, the land transfer process, development agreement <br />preparation, and other items. (There would also be an additional amount spent on the <br />AUAR process.) The need for this investment has been 'accelerated due to a timeline <br />outlined by the GSA at a meeting on December 20, 2004. The appraisal they have for the <br />site is considered "good" until early June 2005. If this date passes without a signed <br />"Offer to Purchase" then the appraisal must be updated, which could increase the base <br />price of the TCAAP project. <br /> <br />Mr. Clark noted that, based on the schedule, the City Council needs to approve a <br />framework plan for the site, deal with the public financing issue, and start discussions to <br />move from the Interim Agreement with CRR towards a final development agreement by <br />the end of February. <br /> <br />Ms. Wolfe asked if the Council had any questions about the items on the task list. <br />Councilmember Holden asked about the proposed letter to Mr. Whittaker at the Army <br />regarding the primer tracer area. Mr. Clark explained that the GSA felt it was worth our <br />time to continue land swap discussions. Ms. Holden voiced a concern that the National <br /> <br />I <br />