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City Council Regular Meeting - 12/04/06 Minutes - Page 22 staff to move forward with Requests for Proposals (RFP's) in 2007 to make the 2008 completion deadline of the Metropolitan Council. Mayor Klausing addressed apparent inconsistencies in Council interpretation and original discussions regarding additional environmental review in the Twin Lakes area; validity and reliance on the AUAR; subsequent findings of the Court of Appeals; and rationale for decision-making and clarification of issues. Mayor Klausing opined his concurrence with staffs recommendation for an area-wide environmental review and benefits to the City for having the AUAR Update in place to encourage future development of this environmentally contaminated area. Klausing moved, Maschka seconded, directing staff to complete the Twin Lakes Business Park AUAR Update as outlined in Section 4.1 of the staff report dated December 4, 2006; and authoring staff to prepare a third alternative, as outlined in Section 4.2 of the staff report dated December 4, 2006; with the third alternative, at an estimated cost of $23 - $28,000, to be developed and integrated into the existing draft Final AUAR Update. Councilmember Ihlan requested additional public input, noting several audience members interested in speaking. Mayor Klausing clarified the review period for agencies and public comment once the draft was accepted by the City Council. After further discussion, Mayor Klausing recognized audience members for public comment. Public Comment Al Sands, 2612 AIdine Mr. Sands encouraged Councilmembers to table action until after January 1, 2007; opining that there was no need to rush, and seeking additional time for public comment. Mayor Klausing reiterated the public comment process. Mr. Sands addressed additional expenses for the Update to-date;