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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION-SEPTEMBER 14 2009 8 City Administrator Moorse asked that the Council select a date to meet with the Ramsey County Board to discuss the regional TCAAP park. He indicated there were two options, one being October 20th and the other being November l Ot''. The concern with waiting until November I oth was whether the County Board would have enough time to take action regarding the park concept. Councilmember McClung questioned what action would be needed from the County Board in order for this issue to proceed. City Administrator Moorse stated Betty McCollum's office would like to hear from the City and that we either have or do not have a partner to assume responsibility for the property. Councilmember Holmes expressed concern about waiting until November loth as it would run into the holiday season and there would be less opportunity for action to be taken. She indicated the Council was not trying to leave anyone out from the meeting but that the October 20th meeting was the first one that worked. Councilmember McClung indicated this would also be jeopardized if not all Councilmember's were present at the October 20th meeting. He explained that he had a vacation planned for that week and would not be able to attend. Mayor Harpstead noted it would benefit the City to show a united front before the County Board. He added however, that each Councilmember would be able to speak on their own behalf as elected officials of the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Harpstead suggested the residents weigh in on this issue to see how they feel about a regional park on the TCAAP site. He questioned if a public meeting should be held to discuss this further. Councilmember McClung was in favor of holding a public meeting and gathering comments from the residents. Councilmember Holden and Councilmember Holmes were not in favor of holding a public meeting. Councilmember Grant agreed. Councilmember Holden asked if there were funds available to prepare and hold such a meeting. She indicated so many differing opinions would be heard and that no clear direction may be gained.