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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 8, 2013 12 The City has closed on the triangle parcel located at 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard. The City Council directed staff to move forward with instal and landscaping the site. Staff is working with a landscape architect to design the landscaping plan and it is anticipated that work will be completed on the site and the gateway sign installed in June. April 29, 2013, City Council Meeting Councilmember McClung stated the City Council unanimously approved a contract with Kimley- Horn for the AUAR, Master Planning, and Regulations and Policies for the TCAAP site in an amount not to exceed $426,004. The City Council awarded a contract to repaint the south water tower located on Red Fox Road. The Council directed staff to move forward with adding logos to the tower as part of the repainting process. B.TCAAP Update Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher stated Ramsey County closed on the purchase of TCAAP on April 15. The full Notice to Proceed has been issued to Bolander and Sons. Installation of erosion control and the pre-demolition removal of hazardous materials (i.e., fluorescent bulbs/ballasts, asbestos) has begun. Building demolition will begin in approximately two weeks. Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher explained the gate at Highway Avenue/County Road H will be the main gate, and everyone entering the site will need to check in at the Bolander construction office. The area outside of the perimeter at Highway Avenue/County Road H will be signed No Parking to eliminate conflicts with construction traffic. Barriers will be placed to separate Rice Creek trail users from construction traffic. It was noted the Ramsey County sheriff will be patrolling the property. Trespassing and theft of building materials will be prosecuted. Staff reported Ramsey County will hold a public informational meeting for the demolition and remediation project on Tuesday, May 7, 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Marsden Room at the Ramsey County Public Works Facility. Postcards have been mailed to residents in Arden Hills and surrounding communities. Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher commented the City has contracted with Kimley- Horn to complete the AUAR, Master Plan, and Regulations and Policies for development. This process is anticipated to take 14-18 months. Vice Chair Thompson requested an update on the JDA. Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher indicated the JDA met this past Monday and review. She noted the Master Planning process was being discussed by the JDA at this time. C. Commission and Staff Comments Vice Chair Thompson wished City Planner Meagan Beekman all the best in her new position stating she would be missed by all.