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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—February 28, 2011 5 7.A. Resolution 2011-010 Regarding Interest in the Potential Development of a Multipurpose - Stadium in Arden Hills (continued) City may also review studies performed by the County in regards to this project and provide additional input. Councilmember Werner asked what the scope of due diligence was. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated Arden Hills would be cooperating with Ramsey County's due diligence which could include financial analysis, transportation studies, environmental analysis, and other research to determine the feasibility of a stadium development on the TCAAP site. Councilmember Holmes stated examples of Arden Hills working with Ramsey County would be assessing the Police needs for the stadium and determining the funding sources for any of these additional costs so that the City would not be responsible for these costs. There may also be a need for a water tower to be constructed on the TCAAP property along with other infrastructure requirements and Ramsey County needs to be made aware of this need for their due diligence analysis. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Tamble seconded a motion to Approve Resolution„2011-010 Regarding Interest in the Potential Development of a Multipurpose Stadium in Arden Hills. - MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to Add "Item 4. Directs staff to provide Ramsey County with a list of the Ci T's infrastructure and other requirements that are necessary for the City to support stadium development." to the Now Therefore, Be It Resolved Paragraph. Mayor Grant stated it is important the City provide a list to Ramsey County outlining the infrastructure needs for the TCAAP property. This will provide the interested parties an opportunity to address the needs with the City. He clarified he would be in favor of the amendment. Councilmember Holmes expressed concerns that this requires the City to do more proactive work and this will increase the costs to the City. It is implied in the Resolution the City would be bringing up concerns during Ramsey County's due diligence. She expressed additional concerns with the City spending too much time and money and this Resolution is just to establish the City will cooperate with Ramsey County. Councilmember Holden stated the resolution states the City will assist the County if they need it but the amendment will address those infrastructure items the City feels need to be addressed. She stated she would not expect the City to provide an all-inclusive list but rather a list of the major infrastructure needs for the property. Mayor Grant stated the City would provide every detail but rather a list of things that will be need to be addressed and included in the project proposal.