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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 13, 2012 6 <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated that the JPA was discussed at the October 29, 2012, Council <br /> work session. He noted that most of the Council comments at the work session were in regard to <br /> the cost of trunk utilities and the cost for the planning documents - the Alternative Urban <br /> Areawide Review(AUAR) and the Master Plan. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated that Mike Norton of Kennedy & Graven has been helping the <br /> City with the terms and conditions of the JPA, and has been the main author of the JPA document. <br /> He indicated that Mike Norton is present to answer questions from the Council on the JPA. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned how many years it will take before build-out. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated that it will likely take fifteen years or so to develop out all 300 <br /> acres. <br /> Councilmember Holden inquired if the County would be forced to take legal action against the <br /> GSA if more remediation needs to be done than what is currently expected. <br /> Mike Norton, Kennedy & Graven, stated that legal action is always possible but additional <br /> remediation is not expected to be a major issue. <br /> City Administrator Klaers noted that the TCAAP site consists of approximately 430 acres and <br /> only 30 of these acres are known to have remediation needs. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that she is trying to understand what the City expenses will be for <br /> this project. <br /> Mr. Norton explained that Schedule D outlines fees that will be charged to the developers. He <br /> stated that the County will fund the Joint Development Authority (JDA) activities. The JDA will <br /> be charging development fees and the County will attempt to sell land at fair market value to <br /> recover its expenses. The City's costs will include staff and consultant time for the creation of the <br /> JPA, and expenses for the AUAR and the Master Plan. <br /> Discussion took place regarding the County being responsible for off-site transportation <br /> improvements and concerns over access and traffic congestion. <br /> Councilmember Tamble stated that he likes the idea of working-with the County on this project <br /> and asked about County expenses associated with the JDA and how the City and County planned <br /> to recapture their costs into the project. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher and Mr. Norton offered comments about how <br /> the JPA identifies pay back opportunities for the County and City. <br /> Questions were raised about trunk utilities and the phasing-in of development projects. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer responded by discussing the typical municipal development <br /> process for installing public improvements. <br />