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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - October 16,2006 . Councilmember Larson said that the current framework vision was the rcsult of a long process . that brought many different groups of people to the tablc. The vision should be used as a framework for moving forward with this projcct. Councilmember Holden said that the current City Council must have the opportunity to rcview the vision and creatc a plan that fits the community as a whole. Councilmembcr Larson said that the vision was part of a process that brought many different interest groups to the table to creatc a plan that is workable for the City. Mr. Bubul also noted that the proposed agrccment states that the developer must follow the written standards agreed upon by the City, as long as thc City negotiates in good faith. Councilmember Holden asked if the City can utilize a new dcveloper. City Administrator Wolfe said that the City could cxplore this option, but it would be difficult for the City to find a new developer that mcets the GSA's requiremcnts. Councilmember Larson said that it is important for thc City Council to begin discussing proposed land uses and not density at this time. Mayor Aplikowski said that she is not concerned about density at this time. She is more concerned about locations for the proposed land uses. . Mr. Stevc Bubul said that developers are looking for an agreement that crcates on-going discussions with the City. The developer would prefer to work otT a City developmcnt plan or vision in order to gain a better understanding of thc proposed development project. Councilmembcr Holdcn asked when the next GSA paymcnt due? Community Development Director Karcn Barton said that the next payment is due after congressional approval. Councilmember Grant asked if environmental insurance is addrcssed in the agreement. Mr. Bubul said that environmcntal insurance was not covcred in the first agreement, but it can be included in the proposcd agreement. Mr. Bubul will modify the proposed agreement and present the City Council with a modified agreement at a future meeting. Mounds View School District Resolution Discussion- City Administrator Michellc Wolfe noted that the Neighbors United group requested the City of Arden Hills to pass a resolution supporting the passage of an opcrating levy for the Mounds View School District on November ih. At this time, the City of Shoreview has passcd a resolution supporting the operating levy. Thc Cities of New Brighton and Mounds View have decided not . to take formal action in support of the operating levy, but agrecd that individual council members 6