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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 2 1. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS (continued) Councilmember Holden expressed concern about replacing the manhole covers on Ridgewood when this street was just reconstructed. She questioned why this wasn't done previously. Public Works Director Maurer indicated there were two manholes that need to be raised that were discovered in the sewer lining project. He reported that neither repair will require digging on the new street. Councilmember Holden requested that staff work to assure that the City would not be doing further sewer /water line work after new streets have been completed. Public Works Director Mauer explained this would be the process for street improvement projects scheduled for 2011. He stated that all underground utilities would be evaluated and any necessary repairs or replacements would be completed before the street work. He indicated he would be working to create updated GIS maps for the City to provide Public Works with the most recent information and drawings for line and manhole placement. Councilmember Holden indicated tickets are on sale for the Taste of Northwest and the event will be held on September 30 2. AGENDA ITEMS A. Review and Discuss Presbyterian Homes and Library Proposal City Administrator Klaers presented the City Council with information on the Presbyterian Homes /Library proposal. He indicated the Library Board was meeting on September 15, 2010. It was anticipated that one of their agenda items will be to select a library proposal to recommend to the County Board. City Administrator Klaers explained Presbyterians Homes was proposing a redevelopment of their existing site which would include a new library. Presbyterian Homes has requested TIF from the City for their redevelopment project. The Financial Planning and Analysis Committee (FPAC) reviewed the TIF request at a special meeting on September 9, 2010. He indicated FPAC recommended approval of the Presbyterian Homes TIF request whether or not the library is part of the proposal. Mayor Harpstead questioned how the Council should proceed at this time. City Administrator Klaers indicated he would like direction from the Council on TIF and if this would be supported for the Presbyterian Homes project. The Library Board may ask questions on Wednesday and he would like to be prepared to answer their questions. Councilmember McClung asked if Susan Nimitz would be presenting both reports on Wednesday with a recommendation. City Planner Beekman was unaware of the items on the agenda or how each proposal would be presented to the Board. Ms. Nimitz has been gathering information on both proposals and is anticipated to present a comparison between the two.