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Mounds View City Council September 12, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 25 • Director Ericson explained that if there is a desire to make an offer to purchase some of the Red Oak Estates lots, now would be the time to so direct Staff. If purchased, the City would have control and could solicit proposals to develop the property consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. That would cost something but could potentially be mitigated when the properties are developed. Director Ericson stated Staff is looking for direction if Council wants to discuss making an offer on the lots before trees are removed and permits are pulled. Mayor Marty stated he talked about this briefly with Staff and feels the City does not have anything to lose. He stated he would like to know if there is an interest in holding a brief five to eight-minute closed session to discuss this matter. He advised that Mr. Harstad found out from the Rice Creek Watershed District and Fire Department that some of his buildings, primarily those with long driveways and higher density areas, are going to cost him considerably more than he originally planned. He noted that spot is high density and asked if the Council is willing to hold a short closed session. Councilmember Stigney stated he is not interested in discussing this matter in a closed session. Councilmember Thomas stated she just got this information tonight and needs more time to think about it. She noted that a close session has to be on a three-day notice. Mayor Many asked Staff to place this item on the next Council agenda. He reviewed the history of this project and advised that last spring Mr. Harstad was asking about revising the • requirements of his development so he may be amenable to considering an offer. Mayor Marty stated if the City has control of the property it could be developed into something more compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. 1. Library Town Meetings Councilmember Gunn announced that residents from Arden Hills, Mounds .View, New Brighton and St. Anthony are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting to share their thoughts regarding library services in the northwest quadrant of Ramsey County. She read the meeting schedule as follows: Meetings will be conducted: • Thursday, September 15 at the Mounds View Community Center, 5394 Edgewood Drive, starting at 7 p.m. • Tuesday, September 20 at the Arden Hills City Hall, 1245 West Highway 96, starting at 7 p.m. • Wednesday, September 28 at the New Brighton Family Center, 400 10~' Street, starting at 7 p.m. Councilmember Gunn also read the questions that will be considered: 1. What is the appeal of a small library? 2. What is the appeal of a large library? 3. Which do you prefer and why?