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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 5 A. Review and Discuss Presbyterian Homes and Library Proposal (continued) Councilmember Grant stated if the County was in favor of the Presbyterian Homes proposal, the lease would need to be longer than 20 years. Councilmember Holmes indicated she did not feel there was any need to rush through this decision. She felt the County Board would not support the Presbyterian Homes proposal without TIF. Councilmember Holden explained Presbyterian Homes was going to request TIF whether the library was onsite or not. Councilmember Holmes questioned how the library would benefit from the use of TIF. Ms. Kvilvang stated the library would not benefit, but the overall project would be enhanced if TIF were approved. If TIF were not approved, the library would very likely not proceed in Presbyterian Homes. Mayor Harpstead noted in the interest of time the Council would have to reach a consensus or readdress this issue after the Council meeting for further discussion. He questioned if the Council could support a library in Arden Hills in and around the Presbyterian Homes redevelopment. He reiterated that he would support Presbyterian Homes, the library and the use of TIF for the redevelopment. This option would keep a library operational in the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember McClung indicated he was open to the Presbyterian Homes proposal as this would keep a library in Arden Hills. Councilmember Holmes did not feel the Council had reached a consensus on this issue. She requested the discussion on this issue be continued after the Council meeting. B. Community Development Director Search This item was not discussed. ADJOURN Mayor Harpstead adjourned the City Council Work Sessi n meeting at 6. 6 p.m. 4 .2( Patrick Klaers City Administrator Stan H Mayor st- ad