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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—May 11, 2009 21 <br /> Councilmember Holden clarified that the TCAAP project was not going to be <br /> happening because the City no longer has a developer for the property. The City is <br /> not moving forward with the development due to the fact that the City no longer has <br /> a partner. She expressed disappointment that the GSA and Army had not been <br /> more helpful to the City in realizing their vision. <br /> Councilmember Grant restated that the City no longer has a developer for the <br /> property or an agreement to purchase the property as part of an early transfer <br /> process and this is what was needed in order to develop the City's vision. <br /> The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated the City has had a phone call with the Army/GSA and <br /> they are looking forward to the opportunity to to having further discussions about <br /> what this might mean as far as implications following a rescission and what <br /> opportunities or possibilities might be on the table. There has been a strong <br /> position that it is not the City's interest that this goes to public auction. The City <br /> wants to participate, plan, coordinate and be involved in the process to not have this <br /> happen. The City will need to discuss how next to proceed. The City's next <br /> opportunity to meet with the GSA would be toward the end of June or later <br /> depending on schedules. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated that this meeting would be an open meeting. <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated that this is correct. Without an agreement to purchase all <br /> meetings pertaining to the TCAAP property would be open meetings. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked where the City was regarding the TIF and the <br /> McGrann Company contract and if the City would like to continue pursuing this. <br /> She also stated that she would like the Council to discuss County Road H, Highway <br /> 10 and County Road 96, and steps that the City should take including <br /> communication with the Congressional and Federal Delegation. <br /> Councilmember Grant asked if these discussions would be put on an agenda for a <br /> work session. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated that she would like to have these discussions at this <br /> meeting. _ <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that more time would need to be devoted to each <br /> topic that was raised and a work session would provide more flexibility in these <br /> discussions. <br />