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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—April 25, 2011 2 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL A. TCAAP and Stadium Proposal Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher stated Senate File 1164 was introduced on Monday, April 11, 2011. This bill establishes a site selection process, authorizes local and state funding for a multi-purpose stadium, sets parameters for stadium use and development, and defines local authority in the planning and development process. No hearings have been held on the bill. The legislative session, which is currently on Easter break, will resume on Tuesday, April 26. Ramsey County has negotiated a postponement of the public auction of the TCAAP site with the General Services Administration (GSA). The postponement allows Ramsey County time to determine whether a stadium development is feasible. If a stadium development on the TCAAP site were to move forward, it is likely that the property would be transferred through a negotiated sale. Ramsey County continues to meet with the Minnesota Vikings to discuss the stadium proposal. The County and the team are focusing on identifying needed improvements to the transportation infrastructure and the estimated cost of those improvements. B. Spring Cleanup Proposal City Planner Meagan Beckman stated this year's Spring Cleanup Day will be held at the Ramsey County Public Works Department on Hamline Avenue and Highway 96 on May 7, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Full details are available on the City's website and were included in _ the April edition of the City Newsletter, Arden Hills Notes. Residents can also contact City Hall for information. Roseville will also be selling rain barrels and compost bins on May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Roseville City Hall. PUBLIC Mayor Grant opened the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7:07 p.m. Mr. David Bartlett, 4503 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, stated the residents of Keithson Drive are in favor of the dual cul-de-sac option proposed by Pulte Group. The traffic studies indicated a cul- de-sac would not have significant impacts on Colleen Avenue or Arden View Drive. He stated there are 13 cul-de-sacs in a one mile stretch of road along County Road 96 and adding two more cut-de-sacs would be maintaining the character of the area. Mr. Ron Nelson, 4504 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, stated that the neighbors have three objections to the Fox Ridge proposal; making Keithson Drive a through street, they would like to maintain a 40-foot setback for Mr. Bartlett's property, and they would like to have Lot 18 eliminated from the proposal. Pulte has met with the neighborhood and has provided a win-win proposal for keeping Keithson Drive separate by adding two cul-de-sacs. These cul-de-sacs are compliant with the City's codes and allow for a 40-foot setback for the Bartlett property. He stated the City would have no basis for challenging the dual cul-de-sac option. He stated he was not happy that Lot 18, Block 4, was still a part of the development. This lot will have water problems in the future that may affect his property and it will also affect his market value.