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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JUNE 23, 2008 3 City Administrator Moorse noted that the July 28, 2008, 5:00 p.m., special TCAAP work session will be closed so environmental attorney Michael Comodeca can provide an update on the hazardous materials associated with building and those related costs and credits. Also, the remediation information will be presented during that closed session. City Administrator Moorse stated the July 28, 2008, 6:00 p.m. work session will include discussion of public relations and the release of information. An update on the transfer documents will be discussed on July 28 and July 29, 2008 between the attorneys, for the City, developer and the Army. City Administrator Moorse stated at the July 28, 2008, regular meeting, the Council will make a decision on the TCAAP name. At the August 11, 2008 Special TCAAP work session, an additional update on the financials and discussion on the Master Plan are scheduled. The Resource Study presents what type of resources will be needed as TCAAP develops so the financials will be the major focus during July, the Master Plan process during July and August, and the Resource Study will start in August and continue. Mayor Harpstead asked if additional budget meetings will be needed. City Administrator Moorse stated they would like that discussion scheduled on August 4, 2008 but Councilmember Holden will not be available so another date will need to be used for budget work sessions. Mayor Harpstead asked when the AUAR will start. City Administrator Moorse stated a lot of the AUAR work has been completed so discussion on the process will consider what remains to be done and how it will be completed. Mayor Harpstead asked when land use and the Land Use Concept Plan will be discussed as opposed to the Infrastructure Plan. City Administrator Moorse stated that was contained in the Master Plan process. Mayor Harpstead stated it was his desire to re-engage the people who put the Master Plan process together; especially if there have been significant changes. In addition, the Planning Commission needs to be involved with the Master Plan. Councilmember Holmes agreed with the need to involve the Planning Commission. Mayor Harpstead stated the issue of parks also needs to be addressed within the Master Plan. Councilmember McClung agreed there are several sub-topics under the Master Plan; such has density, which will involve large discussions and need to be included. He asked if staff is comfortable with the schedule of meetings that the City will complete this process by the third quarter of 2009. He also asked if the schedule of meetings will meet that closing date.