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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL September 13, 2010 16 8.A. Review and Discuss Library Proposal (continued) improving the Arden Hills Library and keeping this available until a more appropriate site is located. Councilmember Holmes asked City Administrator Klaers what he would tell the Library Board beyond what was outlined in the proposed resolution. City Administrator Klaers stated based on what he has heard the Council say tonight, he would tell the Library Board that the City Council supports keeping the library in its current location and slowing down the process of finding a new location. If the Library Board were unable to slow down their process then the City would support the redevelopment project at Presbyterian Homes, which would include a library. Councilmember Holmes stated she did not agree with the last part in that it was not certain the City would support the redevelopment project at this time. Councilmember McClung stated the City was open to considering the Presbyterian Homes redevelopment project. City Administrator Klaers stated it needs to be clear if the City would be supportive of the Presbyterian Homes project or not. Councilmember Holmes stated the City is not saying no to the project at this time but they are not able to say yes either. Councilmember McClung stated the redevelopment project has started a process that the City must abide by before a final decision can be made and this process includes a public hearing that is scheduled for October 25, 2010. No commitment can by made by the City until these obligations have been met. Councilmember Holmes stated at this time it was not clear if there was a consensus to support the TIF project or not. Councilmember Grant stated he would not be able to vote until after the public hearing because he wants to know what the residents want. Councilmember Holden stated at this time the Council is split on supporting the TIF request for the Presbyterian Homes project and this would not be decided until after the public hearing. Councilmember Grant expressed thanks to Presbyterian Homes because they had sped up their design process in order to accommodate the potential addition of the library and the deadlines set by the Library Board. Mayor Harpstead stated there was a motion on the floor to adopt a resolution. City Administrator Klaers recommended the Council not compose Resolutions during the meetings and recommended Staff work on producing a draft the Resolution for the Council's next meeting.