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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—November 30, 2009 2 <br /> 1. Approval of Agenda (continued) <br /> Councilmember Holden asked to verify that there was no cost impact to the City <br /> from item 4E; A Resolution Requesting a Variance From Standards for State <br /> Operations, Old Snelling Avenue Trail — CP Rail Underpass, State Aid Project 187- <br /> 020-013. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson clarified that there is no fee for <br /> the variance application. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember McClung <br /> seconded a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion <br /> carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL <br /> A. Presentation by Northwest Youth and Family Services <br /> Mr. Jerry Hromtka, Northwest Youth and Family Services, provided the Council <br /> with background information regarding what Northwest Youth and Family Services <br /> is and what they do for the community. He reviewed what the contribution from <br /> the City is used for and what changes have occurred this year including the <br /> completion of the Discovery Center. He also reviewed their request to have the <br /> City approve a new contract. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated that Northwest Youth and Family Services also <br /> operates Penny Pinchers, which is similar to Goodwill. Due to increased sales they <br /> are looking for donations and would be willing to pick up large items. She also <br /> stated that the Senior Chore Program was a great way for seniors to get assistance <br /> with chores such as shoveling snow and anyone that is interested should contact <br /> Northwest Youth and Family Services, <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated that Northwest Youth and Family Services was a great <br /> asset to the community. <br /> B. TCAAP Update <br /> City Administrator Ronald Moorse stated that the TCAAP bidders' conference <br /> was on November 18 and a full attendance list will be on the GSA's website. There <br /> was considerable discussion about the license agreement and how it would facilitate <br /> the remediation of the site. The licensing criteria and timeline for environmental <br /> remediation has not been established yet. Mike Fix, representing the Army, stated <br />