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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL September 13, 2010 15 8.A. Review and Discuss Library Proposal (continued) Councilmember Holmes stated the City has asked repeatedly for information from the Library Board on what it would take to keep the library in its current location. This information was not given to the City until July. According to the feasibility report the cost to construct a new facility in either the New Brighton Community Center or Presbyterian Homes would be the same as remodeling and updating the current facility. She stated the process is moving too fast and the City needs time to evaluate the options better. Mayor Harpstead asked if Council was prepared to provide direction to Staff for the Library Board meeting on Wednesday, Sept 15. Councilmember Holmes stated any commitment on the part of Arden Hills to support Presbyterian Homes would be premature. Councilmember Grant asked if a public hearing would need to be held because of the TIF request. Finance Director Iverson stated a public hearing would be required and there is one scheduled for October 25, 2010. Councilmember Holden stated if the City is not committing to any TIF at this time then the City can look at the Presbyterian Homes proposal as a viable option. The City should still send a letter expressing that they would like to see the library stay in the current location and request the process be slowed down in order to make an appropriate decision. The City at this time is open to considering TIF but there are no commitments at this time Councilmember McClung stated at this time Arden Hills is open to looking at the proposed redevelopment of Presbyterian Homes which would include a library but because there is a request for TIF the City must follow a set process that includes a public hearing before a final decision can be made Councilmember Grant stated that if the Library Board is going to make a decision at this time then the City should support the Presbyterian Holmes location in order to keep the library in Arden Hills. Councilmember Holden stated the Council should pass a resolution outlining the City's stance or send a letter to the County Commissioners, the Library Board and Susan Nemitz. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Adopt a Resolution that Includes the Language: Whereas the Arden Hills Library needs improvement, Whereas the Library Board has tentatively selected New Brighton Community Center, which has parking problems and Presbyterian Homes in Arden Hills, which has traffic problems, Whereas TCAAP provides an option for a regional library, be it resolved that the Arden Hills City Council does not support either the New Brighton Community Center or the Presbyterian Homes options and wants to explore