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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - January 22,2008 5 this is meant to be a progress update and to get initial feedback on the overall topics within the Plan. Discussion ensued on the Comprehensive Plan. Recommended changes were captured by City Planner Lehnhoff. MOTION: Councihnember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to extend the meeting time of the meeting to 10:15 p.rn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). E. B-2; General Business District - RFP for Small Area Plan City Planner Lehnhoff stated the 2008 Budget includes $35,000 for the preparation of the small area plan. He expressed concern that $35,000 would not be enough to do everything. He commented the most important first step is to determine a vision for the B2 area. He stated some of the implementation steps could be completed by stafflater in the year after the Comprehensive Plan is completed. Councilmember Holden commented she prefers it just get it done and not give more work to staff. She asked ifthere is a way to stratify the plan. City Planner Lehnhoff stated we should issue the RFP and request a cost breakdown for each section. Mayor Harpstead stated the value of the information is critical to the City. He indicated that if it comes in over $35,000, it is an area where it needs to be done right. Discussion ensued. Mayor Harpstead questioned the use of a steering committee. Councilmember Holden commented her preference would be members from the B-2 District on the Committee. Discussion on the makeup ofthe committee ensued. Consensus reached by Council to include two property owners, one neighborhood member, one other resident, and one councilmember. F. Council Communication Councihnember Holden requested that the rules on Council communication be distributed to staff.