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ARDEN HILLS CITY COiJNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION-JULY 13, 2009 5 along with the need for a bidder to provide funding for any infrastructure needs they may have. Councilmember Holden expressed concern that the Army-GSA has not supplied the City with examples of invitations for bid. She indicated she would like to see this process remain community friendly and that they would have to do a lot of convincing to see what they have done positively for other communities. Further discussion ensued regarding the land cost with respect to the potential site specific cleanup costs to the industrial standards. Mayor Harpstead expressed concern on the City's role through the bidder's conference process. He stated he would like to see the City address the transportation and access concerns along with the infrastructure to support the use. Mayor Harpstead felt the buildings on this site should be removed as well. Mayor Harpstead questioned who would be working the agenda at the meeting on Wednesday. Councilmember Holden felt the Army-GSA should take the lead. Mayor Harpstead indicated he felt it was a mutual meeting. Attorney Comodeco suggested the Army-GSA's agenda be combined with the City and that this be run through the City Administrator's office. City Administrator Moorse questioned what key items should be on the agenda for discussion at Wednesdays meeting. He suggested the public auction process and timeline be discussed along with the role the City can play. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to discuss how a public auction has helped other communities through the sale of land. Attorney Comodeco indicated the resolution for special legislation should be brought to their attention. City Administrator Moorse indicated the City should lay out for the Army-GSA the wants of the City for the site with respect to the special legislation. He