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ARDENHILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –JANUARY 9, 20133 training is designed to make land use decisions less confusing, and will help cities avoid expensive land use claims and lawsuits. If you have not taken the online course,please do so. City Planner Beekman noted Government Training Services (GTS) also offers land use planning courses. Additional information regarding dates and locations for that series will be emailed out to the City Council and Planning Commission as they are made available by GTS. These courses are designed for Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners, and are typically offered in full and half day sessions throughout the Twin Cities. The courses are very well done and provide a wealth of information regarding land use fundamentals. Planning Commissioners are required to participate in at least one of the GTS courses during their term in order to be appointed to a subsequent term. Chair Larson openedthe floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Holewa questioned when the joint meeting with the Council would begin on th March 18. City Planner Beekman anticipated the meeting would begin at 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Holewa requested further information on theTCAAP property. City Planner Beekman indicated Ramsey County would own all 430 acres of the TCAAP site. The plan would be for Ramsey County to bepaid back through land sales, while the City would bepaid back through land use application and building fees.She noted Ramsey County would be constructing the spine road connecting County Road H with Highway 96. She reported trunk utilities would service the site and would be the responsibility of the City. Chair Larson recommended the City work diligently to recover all of its planning expenses through future fees. City Planner Beekmanestimated that the City would spend approximately $1,000 per acre in planning for the TCAAP property. Commissioner Hamesasked if another elementary school would be added to the TCAAP property. City Planner Beekman stated a new elementary school was not being planned by the school district. Further discussion ensued regarding the redevelopment of the TCAAP propertyand the Planning Commissions role. Commissioner Thompson asked what portion of the previous Master Plan would be used by the City. City Planner Beekman explained the Ryan master plan would be used in its entirety but would be revised by staff based on current market trends.