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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 10, 2006 11 . the developer would pay for this. He stated he did not see the point in doing this now. Councilmember Grant responded he wanted to ensure the AUAR was not started without COllnci I approval. Mr. Filla recommended the following wording for the motion: "Approve the negotiation of the contract with SRF, Inc. to prepare an AUAR review relating to the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), subject to contract approval by the City Council and further subject to a funding source by City Council." Council accepted the amended motion wording by Mr. Filla. The amended motion carried unanimously (4-0). F. Appointment of Gre2:ory Hoa2: as Public Works Director Ms. Wolfe stated staff was recommending Gregory Hoag be appointed as the City's Public Works Director. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve Gregory Hoag as the Public Works Director. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). . G. Motion to Approve a Contract with Stephen J. Bubul of Kennedv & Graven Chartered to Provide Le2:al Services Relatin2: to the Purchase of the Twin Cities Armv Ammunition Plant Ms. Barton stated in preparation for the purchase of the Twin Cities Anny Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), staff has detemlined it is prudent and necessary to enlist the services of an attorney and law firm specializing in master development contracts and public financing. After interviewing a number of attomeys and checking references, staff is recommending Stephen Bubul of Kennedy & Graven Charatered be hired on a contractual basis to provide legal services relating to the preparation of a Master Development Agreement and public financing. She recommended Council approve contracting with Stephen Bubul of Kennedy & Graven Chartered for legal services relating to the purchase ofthe Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant. Councilmember Holden asked what will be the relationship of the City's attorney versus this attorney. Ms. Wolfe responded there would be specific tasks assigned to this attomey who had specialized experience in drafting master development contracts. She stated the City Attorney would be assisting with local aspects and review. Councilmember Holden asked who oversaw everything. Ms. Wolfe responded she viewed this . as separate tasks by specialized attomeys being managed by City staff, but if there was a need to coordinate, the City Attomey would do that.