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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL September 13, 2010 2 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL A. TCAAP Reuse and Public Sale Update City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the City held a conference call with Mr. Legare on September 2, 2010. During the conference call Mr. Legare stated he had met with the Army to discuss the process for deeding the property. He indicated that the deal structure of transferring the property in three stages has not changed. He also stated the Army was now considering holding a sealed bid auction rather than an online auction. Mr. Legare stated that he had completed the draft Invitation for Bid (IFB) and he was almost finished getting comments back from all interested parties. Once he has completed incorporating these comments he will forward the draft IFB to the City for review. He wants comments from the City regarding statements within the IFB about the City's land use and zoning regulations on this property. Mr. Legare's goal is to have the draft IFB available to the public within the next two weeks. If he does not receive negative feedback on the terms of sale from potential buyers, he will make the draft final and the auction would be held within 45 to 60 days after that. During the conference call Mr. Legare indicated that the license agreement had been completed by the Army and sent to the County; however, according to Greg Mack, the Army has requested to reevaluate the access to the northern most parcel of land to be transferred to the County. The County is waiting for a revised agreement from the GSA. Once the extent of required remediation is known, the County and the Army will negotiate on the cleanup. According to Mr. Legare, the land transfer would not take place until after all required remediation is complete. Mayor Harpstead requested Mr. Legare be informed of the City's meeting schedule to ensure adequate time to review the IFB and make comments. Councilmember Holmes stated Mounds View High School had inquired about the trails and if they would be ready for this winter. City Planner Beekman stated that the County trails in this area would not be ready this winter. B. Celebrating Arden Hills Fall Festival Update Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson stated The City's Fall Festival, "Celebrating Arden Hills" is set for September 18, 2010. This year's event will have a dual track with activities being held both at Tony Schmidt Regional Park and Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills. Parking will be limited at both venues. Lake Johanna Boulevard will remain open through the event; however, there will be limited parking available in Tony Schmidt Regional Park. Near the park, Lake Johanna Boulevard and County Road E will be available for on street parking. At Presbyterian Homes, overflow parking is available at Sutton Place on County Road D and Cleveland and on both sides of Lake Johanna Boulevard. Perry Park will have shuttles running every 15 -20 minutes to and from Presbyterian Homes and Tony Schmidt Regional Park all afternoon and evening. PUBLIC Mayor Harpstead opened the Public Inquiries /Informational at 7:14 p.m.