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RESOLUTION NO. 02-14 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT TO THE REUSE AND ACQUISITION OF SELECT TCAAP PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) encompasses approximately 2300 acres in the northern 1/3 of the City of Arden Hills; and WHEREAS, TCAAP is currently owned and under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Defense; and WHEREAS, the property has not supported significant Department of Defense operations since 1972; and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills has identified the property as a key redevelopment priority for the community, adjacent communities, and the region; and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills is actively seeking the release of all land currently not being considered for use by the Minnesota Army National Guard; and WHEREAS, a map outlining the general area for potential acquisition is included as "Attachment A"; and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills seeks to promote commercial, industrial, residential, and recreational development of TCAAP consistent with the 1996 Vento Reuse Plan included as "Attachment B"; and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills seeks to promote the development of a joint athletic facility with adjacent communities, Independent School District 621, and other interested units of government; and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota Army National Guard, and Friends of Ramsey County Parks seek to preserve the Rice Creek Corridor and provide sufficient land area to protect significant natural resources, provide for wildlife movement, and serve as an extension of the Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor; and WHEREAS, the reuse of TCAAP requires legislative action, intergovernmental cooperation, and support from adjacent communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arden Hills desires to acquire the remaining portion of TCAAP not currently licensed, or being considered for future license by the Minnesota Army National Guard, through special federal legislation to facilitate commercial, industrial, residential, and recreational development consistent with the Vento Reuse Plan adopted in 1996; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arden Hills desires to acquire the property and effectuate its reuse consistent with the following parameters: 1. Soil, groundwater, and related environmental remediation activities continue until such time as they are completed and suitable for development.