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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 25, 2012 9 indicating that the application was again incomplete. He feels the City of Arden Hills is working hard to prevent him from presenting a multi-family proposal. He stated that he is not proposing Section 8 housing, but rather housing for students. He would like a meaningful discussion with staff, and if needed, would like to extend the review period in an effort to come together on a decision that would best work for everyone. Councilmember Holden inquired if retail can go into that building today. City Planner Beekman confirmed that retail is a permitted use in that district. Councilmember Holmes stated that there have been a number of work sessions between the City Council and the Planning Commission in which the application has been discussed, so she does not understand the comment about not having an opportunity to discuss the proposal. Mayor Grant calls the question of all those in favor of Ordinance 2012-005 please say aye. The motion carried (3-2) (Councilmember Tamble and Councilmember Werner opposed). MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve publishing a summary of Ordinance 2012-005 to Place a Moratorium on the Development of New Multi-Family Dwelling Units in the City of Arden Hills for the Period of One Year (4/5 vote required). The motion fails (3-2) (Councilmember Tamble and Councilmember Werner opposed). Mayor Grant directed staff to publish the Ordinance 2012-005 in its entirety. D. Resolution for Support of Acquisition and Remediation of TCAAP by Ramsey County Community Development Director Hutmacher stated in 2010, there was interest in constructing a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings at the TCAAP site in Arden Hills. Although the new stadium will now be constructed in Minneapolis, Ramsey County remains interested in purchasing the TCAAP site from the General Services Administration(GSA). Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that Ramsey County would like to proceed with looking for grant funds to assist with the cost of purchase and to remediate the property. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 2012-023 in support of acquisition and remediation of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant(TCAAP) site by Ramsey County. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2012-023 in support of acquisition and remediation of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site by Ramsey County. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).