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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-APRIL 20, 2009 6 Councilmember Holmes indicated she would be in favor of the overall concept moving forward. Councilmember Grant stated that he was not opposed to the HIA but wanted to make sure it made sense and that the association dues were not raised too high that it devalued the units. Councilmember Holden explained she was in favor of the broad concept of the HIA. Councilmember McClung stated he was in favor of moving forward with this -- item as well, showing that it was workable for the association. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to proceed with this item. B. Old City Hall RFP Update Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated staff was looking for the Council to reengage the community planning process and complete a draft RFP. He indicated if this was not the Council's wishes it could be put on hold for a specified timeframe. Councilmember Holden stated a member on the EDC thought the Council should be moving forward on this property. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated there were no specific offers for the property at this time. He indicated the RFP would get the property out there and would allow the City to set the qualifications. Councilmember Grant questioned the assessed value of the property. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated he had the appraised value of the land but not the assessed value. Councilmember Holden explained she was not in favor of proceeding with the property as there were too many other projects pending at this time. Councilmember Holmes indicated she was not in favor of marketing the property at this time, but that the RFP should be completed by staff to allow the property to be ready when the time was right.