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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION-SEPTEMBER 14 2009 5 which may need to change. He indicated the City was under a bit of pressure to gather the information needed by the GSA as they proceed with the public sale. The first bidder's conference was estimated to be held at the end of October. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained that once the land use was further determined it would be easier for bidders to move forward on the property. However, the City needs to determine what the best uses were for the site. Mayor Harpstead questioned if staff had the time to pursue the reality of a regional park. Councilmember Holden stated that if staff did not have the time, the Council would have to live with the current state of the Comprehensive Plan, as there would not be a 4/5's agreement to make amendments. City Attorney Filla reviewed the votes needed for various zoning and land density changes with the Council. Community Development Director Lehnhoff suggested that Council continue to email him with questions or comments on this issue. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff seek information on large parcel land zoning, along with a summary of the TCAAP Comprehensive Plan details and - report back to Council. C. TCAAP Reimbursable Expenses City Administrator Moorse presented the City Council with information on the TCAAP reimbursable expenses. He noted the City has been working with Ryan Companies to resolve differences related to reimbursable expenses. The Finance Director and City Administrator met with Eric Anderson, a representative from Ryan Companies on Thursday, September 10, 2009. City Administrator Moorse indicated the City presented Ryan Companies with specific information on expenditures and activities to show they were TCAAP related and authorized by Ryan Companies. Mr. Anderson's focus was that several items were over and above the budget set out in the PDA.