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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 4 consideration, the congregation has decided they are not interested in selling Parcel C the parking lot. They would like the City to determine what specific area they are interested in buying. Councilmember Holmes commented that the appraisal was based on a residential value but Meagan Beekman's memo states it would be difficult to develop the property as residential. Ms. Nygaard suggested the City have its own appraisal done for the park area. She went on to say that sharing the park area with the City has worked well. She indicated that Ramsey County does have a formula for determining the value of park land. Councilmember Grant questioned how the City would use Parcel A. Administrator Klaers explained that is where the sign is located and is the entrance to the park. Mayor Harpstead pointed out that Parcel A also allows access to the road. Councilmember Holmes suggested there be a closed meeting where details would be discussed as far as the value of the land in question and the amount the City would like to offer. The Council consensus was in favor of holding a closed meeting. Councilmember Holden stated she is still concerned about the parking lot agreement and access. City Planner Beekman explained the purchase price could include an access easement across the parking lot, shared maintenance of the parking lot, and the green space. Mayor Harpstead adjourned the worksession at 6:03 p.m. to go into a special meeting to discuss the Arden Hills library Mayor Harpstead resumed the worksession at 6:16 p.m. 2.0 Residential Curbside Recycling Eureka Contract Extension City Planner Beekman explained that the current contract will expire in March 2011. There are two contract renewal options; 2 one year renewals, or an amendment to the contract for a three year extension. Eureka is interested in renewing the contract and is open to the three year extension. Staff is recommending the Council approve two one -year renewals but would support an amendment of the contract to extend three years. City Planner Beekman further explained that the current cost per household is $3.06, but that with revenue sharing this has averaged to $2.41 through July of this year. She explained that Roseville has indicated, based on a recent request for proposals that rates and fuel charges have been increasing. Staff believed the current Eureka contract price is favorable and that customer