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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 12, 2014 8 <br /> Mayor Grant preferred to use fees to cover costs within TCAAP. This would then provide the <br /> City with greater options on how SAC fees are utilized. He did not want to see the SAC fees <br /> used for development incentives. <br /> Councilmember Holden agreed. She wanted to see fees cover the expenses for developers <br /> within TCAAP. <br /> City Administrator Klaers further discussed in detail the fees that would be charged to <br /> developers within TCAAP. <br /> Ms. Kvilvang provided further comment on how these fees could impact the purchase price for <br /> the land and how this may affect the future development. <br /> Councilmember McClung agreed with the priorities listed by staff apart from the Master Plan <br /> study. He believed the water feature and park development are critical, with the Town Square <br /> area being of next importance. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned what special expenses there would be for the Town Square <br /> area. <br /> City Administrator Klaers explained that this could include a public parking ramp or parking <br /> space, or an art feature. <br /> Mayor Grant believed that the Council was getting an idea of how the meetings are progressing <br /> with the County on a weekly basis. He questioned if the Council wanted to proceed with SAC <br /> waivers. He stated that he was leery about endorsing these. <br /> Councilmember Holden recommended that the Council not discuss this matter in detail until <br /> further financial information on TCAAP is made available. <br /> Councilmember McClung suggested that this be reviewed by the Council on a case by case <br /> basis. <br /> • TCAAP Legislative Update <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated that the legislature is scheduled to adjourn on Monday, May <br /> 19, 2014. One of the primary legislative actions remaining this session is the bonding bill. <br /> Ramsey County and the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce have been working to support the <br /> inclusion of$29 million in funding for TCAAP transportation projects including: <br /> • The 1-35W/Highway 96 interchange; <br /> • The 1-35W/County Road H interchange; and <br /> • The Spine Road through the TCAAP site. <br /> City Administrator Klaers reported that the Governor included $29 million for TCAAP <br /> transportation funding in his bonding recommendation. The Senate has included $22 million in <br />