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The Board discussed the feasibility report and expressed concerns about the cost of the build out at the New Brighton location. The Board also expressed concerns over the timing of the Presbyterian Homes project and that it had not yet been reviewed or approved by the City of - Arden Hills. Ms. Nemitz stated that she would provide more detailed information about the Presbyterian Homes option at the next meeting and that she would hope for clear direction from the Board on which option they preferred at their September 15 meeting. She felt that the timing of the Presbyterian Homes option was not an insurmountable issue. -- In order to make the most informed decision the Board requested information on each of the two possible library sites for the August meeting. These items included: operating cost estimates, the service area map that is part of their Master Plan, public transportation options to the two possible sites, and a site plan and detailed explanation of the Presbyterian Homes option. Presbyterian Homes Update Staff met with representatives of Presbyterian Homes on July 22. Presbyterian Homes continues to work on their redevelopment plan for their site. They remain interested in the possibility of the library being located on their site and have included it in all iterations of their site plan since our initial meeting. They anticipate having a formal application for redevelopment before the City in time for the October 6 Planning Commission meeting. They also anticipated meeting with neighbors of their campus, and the City Council at a work session prior to a formal application submittal. At our meeting, Staff requested that Presbyterian Homes move up their timeline in order to get a concept plan for the library portion of their proposal before the City Council at the August 9 meeting. This would provide the Council an opportunity to see the library concept, react to it, and discuss conceptual financing possibilities prior to the next Library Board meeting. Presbyterian Homes agreed to meet this deadline; however, did express concerns that their site plan had not yet been finalized and that they would not have an opportunity to meet with residents prior to the work session with the Council, which had been their original intent. Staff feels having a concept plan for the Library Board meeting in August is critical to keeping the project as a viable option, and that the Library Boards timeline warranted a truncated process on the part of Presbyterian Homes. Next Steps Presbyterian Homes has agreed to have a concept plan of their site redevelopment, which includes the library, submitted to the City in time to present on August 9 to the City Council. They intend to meet with neighbors of their campus and the Lake Johanna Improvement Society within a short time following that meeting. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for July 26, 2010 11Metro-inetlardenhillslAdminlCouncilWgendas&Packet Information 120M 7-26-10 WorksessionW-26-10-Arden Hills Library Update.doc Page 2 of 3