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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 27, 2007 10 Mayor Harpstead asked if more information could be obtained regarding relocation reimbursements and suggested it would be appropriate if the discussion could be limited to 10 minutes for the presentation. Councilmember Holmes stated it may require more than 10 minutes. Councilmember Grant stated this is an important issue and could be 30 minutes. Councilmember McClung stated his preference that it be done at a regular meeting with as much time used as necessary. Ms. Wolfe stated guidance could be provided on the length of the presentation. The relocation discussion will be scheduled at the next Council meeting. Staff will be meeting with legal counsel to discuss topic of land acquisition. Staff will schedule the topic of Highway 10 and 96 for a future Council work session. Mayor Harpstead stated a special meeting is needed to discuss the Master Development Agreement. The meeting has been scheduled on August 31, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. for staff and two Councilmembers to meet with RRLD. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS A. Ms. Wolfe stated a Congressional letter is drafted and will be sent soon. Meetings with the Senator Coleman, and with Senator Klobuchar's Chief of Staff, have been scheduled in order to update them regarding TCAAP. Ms. Wolfe stated the TCAAP Q&A document was distributed to Council for review prior to distribution. Ms. Wolfe asked if Council would like to be involved in the selection of a consultant for the market study. She suggested perhaps a subcommittee of two Counci1members may be appropriate. Councilmember McClung suggested Council participation be included. Staff is requesting to select two Councilmembers to serve on the subcommittee. B. Councilmember Holmes asked about the meeting with Congresswoman Betty McCollum. Mayor Harpstead stated it was a general information discussion regarding TCAAP and it was requested that her office be updated and copied on the amendments. Councilmember Grant requested they receive all the amendments. The intersection of County Road H and I-35W was discussed regarding the federal funding sources available but the timing appears to be delayed for a year. Mayor Harpstead stated there are still opportunities for the State to earmark funding projects. Councilmember Holden stated Rehbein and Ryan are not partners in RRLD any longer, so the City would be working directly with Ryan. C. Councilmember Holmes stated she is struggling with the Communication Plan regarding TCAAP. She is concerned about receiving additional information. Ms. Wolfe stated that Ms. Kvilvang is working with the League of Minnesota Cities to obtain additional references.