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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-June 25, 2007 2 item. Mr. Bubul was asked to proceed with adding the word "environmental" and also to list remediation "including demolition". Mr. Bubul asked if there was consensus regarding Item II.A. The Council consensus was that they were comfortable with the language, with a change to tie "early" to occupancy. Councilmember Grant questioned what is meant by "planted and maintained". Mr. Bubul responded that it means green, nice, not dirt or piles of dirt. Mr. Imnan suggested that the City position be that clean is completed up before anything is built. Councilmember Holden asked about a current environmental map. Ms. Barton responded that Mike Fix (Army) has a new map but has not disseminated it yet. Mayor Harpstead asked Ms. Barton to share it with Council as soon as it is available. Consensus was reached that the City position regarding II.A. be that no development occur until clean-up is completed. For Item II.B.1., Mr. Bubul explained the difference between "phase" and "component". For Item II.B.2., Councilmember Grant asked about the difference between this item and the previous item. Mr. Bubul responded that #2 deals with future phases. Councilmember Grant stated that he wants to see an overall financial model for each phase. It was suggested to add a new #1 under II.B., requiring the submittal of an overall phasing plan with financial model. On Item II.B.3., Councilmember Grant suggested adding items like default, etc., to make it clear there are times when we can pick a new developer. Mr. Bubul stated that he could add language that they are subject to the City's rights under a default scenario. Mayor Harpstead stated that he wants the developer to be on the hook, responsible until someone else is in place. Mayor Harpstead suggested moving items 3 and 4 to the begiuning of Section II.B. Councilmember Grant suggested adding "current and future partners." Consensus of the Council was comfortable with those changes. Under III.B., Councilmember Grant suggested changing "will" to "may" in III.B. Councilmember Homes suggested changes to the end of III.B.: "through strict application of but for analysis, as defined by the City." Under Item III.C., Councilmember Homes wants to see the but-for analysis on the total project, including land development and specific development. Mr. Bubul indicated he would try to clarifY that in the document. Councilmember Grant suggested inserting changes to Item II.D. to read as follows: "Any tax increment assistance will include "look back" provisions to reduce or capture financial assistance given in light of developer's actual return." He further suggested changing "will" to "may" in Item III.E. Council reached consensus that the negotiating team could proceed to have a first discussion with the developer based on the document reviewed with the changes discussed this evening.