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EDC Minutes <br /> August 14, 2013 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> Commissioner Huninghake supported the idea and noted that even if the students have many <br /> unrealistic ideas, they may also have a few very good ideas that would make the site more <br /> appealing for Generation Y. <br /> Commissioner Heikkila added that the outreach should be extended to the younger populations <br /> of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The outreach effort itself will help to brand Arden Hills as a <br /> progressive, growing community. <br /> Commissioner Huninghake asked about Community Development Director Hutmacher's <br /> impressions of the Denver redevelopment areas. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that both Stapleton and Lowry were <br /> very interesting and well-designed, but she felt that Lowry was a better fit for Arden Hills since <br /> it had a somewhat more suburban development pattern and traditional architecture. She added <br /> that both developments incorporated a significant amount of public art which defined community <br /> character and provided a unique sense of place. She noted that both developments used alleys <br /> extensively, but that snow was less of a concern than in Minnesota. Alleys were maintained by <br /> homeowners associations and were kept looking very nice. <br /> Chair von Holtum inquired about the amount of park space at Stapleton in Denver. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher responded-that approximately 1100 out of <br /> 4700 acres at Stapleton were reserved for parks and open space. The development director for <br /> Stapleton advised that it was too much park space and that the City of Denver could really not <br /> afford to maintain such a large amount of park space. <br /> Councilmember Werner added that the City Council approved an amendment to the Kimley <br /> Horn contract on August 12, 2013. Ramsey County requested the amendment and will pay the <br /> contract amendment costs. The amendment authorizes Kimley Horn to begin analysis and pre- <br /> design work for the bridge and interchange improvements at Highway 96/I-35W and County <br /> Road H/I-35W. The work will provide the County will information to gain legislative support <br /> for transportation funding in time for the 2014 legislative session. <br /> 4. UPDATES <br /> A. Commission Members <br /> None. <br /> B. Council Liaison <br />