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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 19, 2012 6 Councilmember Holmes commented the public transportation in Arden Hills would be more limited than the buses available in downtown Minneapolis. She questioned if this would limit the access available to the residents. Mr. Price indicated this may change the way things are currently done, but more vans could be brought to the site to assist with transportation. However, this issue would not limit the redevelopment. Mayor Grant understood that alcoholism was treated through the rehabilitation program. He questioned if gambling concerns were also treated. Mr. Price stated gambling problems were often found with alcohol addictions. He explained the primary program to treat gambling addictions was offered through Fairview Riverside. He indicated the program does address "switching addictions" to assure the residents do not move from one issue to another. Councilmember Holden commented that after speaking with several individuals regarding the program she understood that the Salvation Army took the cream of the crop, which was assisting with the high success rate for the program. City Administrator Klaers indicated one of the core questions that still needs to be addressed was if the Council was interested in rezoning the property to allow Residential in the I-Flex zone. Ms. Bauer stated visitors at the site have not been a problem, but concern was expressed by the Council Mr. Fraser discussed the visitor situation stating family was only allowed from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. He indicated the visitor time allowed the resident to become integrated back into their family throughout the rehabilitation process. Councilmember Holden asked if a retail store was proposed for Arden Hills. Ms. Bauer stated a retail store was not proposed at this time. She then discussed the proposed benefits of improving the site. The Salvation Army would be willing to assist with a city-wide recycling day or recycling initiative. Councilmember Tamble indicated he was impressed by the Salvation Army tour. He stated Arden Hills had a great deal of tax free property with the colleges and stated he wanted to see the potential redevelopment venture mutually benefit the City. Mr. Price questioned what number the City would need to hit in order to make this venture beneficial. He recommended the Council consider this further. Councilmember Holden explained she was struggling with rezoning the property.