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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—May 11, 2009 27 whatever process moves forward. They are willing to be approachable and would ask that the Council welcome and invite that cooperation. Councilmember Holden stated that Army and GSA have not been completely upfront and honest with the City on several occasions. Councilmember Holmes stated that it was always the assumption that the land could not be transferred until it was cleaned up unless you had an early transfer process. Councilmember Grant stated that this may have been true at one time but it is no longer the case. Councilmember Holmes stated that if the land is bought at public auction it would not be cleaned up. Councilmember Grant stated that who ever purchases the property would have to have a plan to have the land cleaned up. Councilmember Holden stated that there is no enforcement for this. Councilmember Holmes stated that the Army and the GSA seem to be rushing at this time. Mayor Harpstead stated that there is no rush to close but the City does need to get on the same page and have an agreement on a position so that they are able to make a stronger statement. Councilmember Grant stated that the Council needs to get started on this process and spend the time to research and be confident on moving forward. Mayor Harpstead stated that this is an open public process and the Council would welcome input from the community. Councilmember McClung stated that the City needs to be proactive and investigate all the options and discuss how the City would like to move forward. This process will get started on next Monday at the work session. Mayor Harpstead asked Staff to look at the financial implications as the City does look at the issues that are ahead. There will be budget impacts that were previously taken on by the developer that will now be the City's responsibility.