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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JANUARY 20, 2009 2 Senator Chaudhary stated heavy changes would continue to take place due to the economic conditions of the State. He indicated LGA, market value credit, etc. would have significant local impacts. Mayor Harpstead reviewed the five main issues for the City right now as being TCAAP, contracted fire/police services, the B2 zoning district (County Road E and Lexington), the Pavement Management Plan and preserving and maintaining our residential neighborhoods to eliminate decay or decline. He stated these were five major goals established at a goal setting session for 2009. Mayor Harpstead questioned the Senator's interests and priorities for 2009. Senator Chaudhary explained he chaired the Senate's Environment Policy Committee, which has been the main focus of his work. He indicated he was promoting conservation and was an avid sportsman. Senator Chaudhary stated the primary focus for this session for all legislators was to hold back the dramatic impact of the budget deficit on everyday citizens. Mayor Harpstead reviewed several other projects pending in the City including Arden Manor and Highway 10. Senator Chaudhary questioned if the County met with the City and residents after the August meeting to discuss the impacts of TH 10/County Road 96. Mayor Harpstead explained the County met with the City in early December and had a meeting with the residents. He indicated they substantially reduced the number of homes impacted by the County Road 96 portion of the project, going from 1 7 homes affected to 2. Senator Chaudhary asked if the City would be building sound walls along this corridor. Mayor Harpstead stated this has not been determined and that this would be decided through the TIF district. Councilmember Holden stated the 694/35W interchange could also impact this area but has now been pushed back. She questioned how this interchange could be addressed sooner.