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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 17, 2014 2 <br /> Development Constraints. Heather Worthington will provide information on development <br /> constraints which may limit types of land use and development in certain areas of the site. <br /> City Financial Modeling. Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers and Associates, will discuss City financing for <br /> utilities. <br /> Budget Amendment. Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, is <br /> recommending a budget amendment to move TCAAP expenses into a capital fund for improved <br /> tracking and transparency. <br /> PTRC Review. Terry Maurer, Director of Public Works, will report on the plan to work with the <br /> Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee as requested by the City Council to complete an analysis <br /> of park and open space needs on the TCAAP site. <br /> Future Meeting Schedule. As TCAAP development proceeds, the issues above as well as other <br /> and discussion b the City Council and a proposed meeting <br /> topics will need regular review y y p p g <br /> p <br /> schedule will be discussed. <br /> Seth Engum, Ramsey County, reviewed the infrastructure study with the Council noting that an <br /> RFP for consultant work was being drafted at this time for design of the TCAAP site. She <br /> anticipated that the infrastructure work (stormwater, wetlands, utilities, sanitary, sewer, <br /> transportation, spine road, mass grading and platting) would be completed in phases. The County <br /> hoped to have the RFP completed at the beginning of April. This was a tight timeframe, but <br /> would ensure the project was properly moving forward. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer recommended that the City attach the water and sanitary sewer <br /> analysis and feasibility study onto this RFP. He anticipated that a cost sharing agreement could be <br /> reached between the City and the County for these specific tasks. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned if the proposed construction timeline would lead to work beginning on <br /> TCAAP in 2016. <br /> Ms. Engum believed roadways and construction of buildings could begin in 2016. She <br /> commented that the County viewed the infrastructure study to be a pre-development investment. <br /> She indicated that the feasibility of the spine road and potential assessments would be included in <br /> the scope of the RFP. <br /> Councilmember Werner questioned if TCAAP could be developed without a water tower. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer stated that this may be possible but this is one of the issues a <br /> consultant would analyze. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned how the cost sharing for the infrastructure study would be arranged. <br /> Ms. Engum reported that Mike Norton, attorney for the Joint Development Authority (JDA), <br /> would be drawing up a cost sharing agreement. The City would then enter into the agreement <br /> with the County. <br />