01-20-09-WS - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JANUARY 20, 2009 21 asked that all the Councilmember's have a calendar for staff to make future meeting planning easier. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to begin holding the TCAAP workshops on the second or fourth Wednesday of the month. Councilmember Grant indicated it would benefit the City to define the TCAAP TIF district to go south of County Road 96 to include a sound wall, etc. Finance Director Iverson stated this would require special legislation. She explained she would address this issue with Ms. Kvilvang to find the best option given the situation. Councilmember Grant questioned if the Sheriff s contract was going out for bid. Mayor Harpstead suggested a subcommittee be established to address this issue. Councilmember Grant and Councilmember McClung agreed to meet with staff to address this issue. Councilmember Grant stated he received an email from the City Administrator speaking to comments from Governor Pawlentyand the upcoming budget crisis. Further discussion ensued regarding this information. Councilmember Grant explained if TIF was being proposed to be used for the Walgreens site and surrounding developments. Mayor Harpstead felt this would be best discussed between Finance Director Iverson and Ms. Kvilvang as there were additional properties in this area that would be redeveloped in the coming years. Councilmember Grant encouraged the Council to think ahead in terms of the B2 zoning district and if TIF would be granted. Councilmember Holmes stated she felt the traffic signal was crucial and should be pursued by the City as this area is redeveloped. Mayor Harpstead agreed with the importance of the light along with a pedestrian bridge. He stated this area would continue to be worked on before being approved by the Council.