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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 16, 2012 15 <br /> Mayor Grant was in favor of letting Ramsey County address this issue. He was looking forward <br /> to discussing the matter further at the April 30th Council meeting. <br /> Mayor Grant asked where the City was with addressing the parking concerns near Bethel and the <br /> ball fields. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated Parks and Recreation Manager Olson was working on this <br /> issue with Bethel. <br /> Mayor Grant commented Target was being renovated and would be increasing the size of the <br /> produce area. <br /> Mayor Grant inquired what the status was of the library property. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated Bethel was in the planning process at this <br /> time and would be coming back to the Council with a plan on how to use the property. <br /> Mayor Grant noted he was still receiving calls and emails regarding the Salvation Army <br /> proposal. He questioned the status of this issue. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated it was her understanding that the <br /> Salvation Army was pursuing another site. <br /> Mayor Grant requested further information on the triangle parcel and if the soil was <br /> contaminated. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that additional samples were taken <br /> and the results were unknown at this time. She commented no grants were requested to date. The <br /> soil cleanup would depend on the results of the soil tests. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher provided an update to the Council regarding the <br /> TCF property. It was been determined the existing buildings were not damaged with the collapse. <br /> The collapsed area needed a fence around it. The cleanup would begin next week. She stated the <br /> building official has required a structural review by a licensed structural engineer for the existing <br /> trusses. The cause of the collapse continues to be investigated. She explained TCF would need a <br /> building permit to rebuild the structure. <br /> Mayor Grant indicated he heard Trader Joe's was going into the new development in Shoreview. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated a small grocery store was included into <br /> the original plan. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated Miriam Ward was interviewed for the Northwest Youth and <br /> Family Services volunteer position. He indicated the Board would be taking action on this <br /> shortly. The Council would appoint Miriam on April 30tn <br />