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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - October 15, 2007 3 B. TCAAP Status Report City Administrator Wolfe reported the Offer to Purchase - Transfer Process meetings scheduled for October 30-31, 2007 have been postponed to November 29-30, 2007 in Washington, D.C. Councihnember Holmes reported on the selection of a communications consultant. She stated they are leaning towards Mr. Ted Davis. She commented on why the other applicants were not selected. She stated the recommendation would be brought to the next Council meeting. City Administrator Wolfe reported a scope of work was sent to three environmental firms for bids to review TCAAP environmental studies and documents on the City's behalf. She stated that the most important thing is to select someone who would represent the City. City Administrator Wolfe reported a scope of work would be submitted to a pool of firms for the general civil engineering types of work for the site. City Administrator Wolfe reported Highways 10 and 96 are separate from this project as more information is needed before it moves forward and the tour occurs. She stated a concept plan is needed before proceeding much further with this project. Councihnember Holden stated she would like clarification of the Ryan email received on this topic. Councilmember Grant commented Council needs to get its arms around what the 1,750 would look like and what the requirements are. Discussion ensued. Council directed staff to obtain clarification from Ryan regarding the email. Councilmember Grant thanked Ms. Kvilvang for her work on the TCAAP updated financials. City Administrator Wolfe encouraged Councilmembers to call Ms. Kvilvang directly if they have concerns or questions. Mayor Harpstead commented that he does not believe there is enough room in the project financials to pay for intersections. He stated there is a great deal of turmoil in the transportation budget at this time due to the I-35W bridge.