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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JUNE 23, 2014 2 <br /> a slight adjustment in the location of the softball facility is worth consideration. The adjustment <br /> would move the remaining softball field to the east side of the spine road. Staff reviewed the <br /> adjustments to the map in detail with the Council and requested comments on how to proceed. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the land use map options. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if a road could be placed at County Road I since the County was <br /> already considering a roundabout. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer stated that the consultant team working with Ramsey County <br /> has discussed the interchange. He explained that MnDOT and the Federal Highway <br /> Administration (FHWA) would require an Intersection Control Evaluation(ICE) report. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested that this intersection area remain gray in color on the map. <br /> Mayor Grant reported that the Council has added back 10.3 acres to the flex space. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that this was the case with Option B. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer explained that full disclosure would have to be made to the <br /> neighborhood with the adult softball field making them aware that the field would be lit at night. <br /> Councilmember McClung recommended that the ball field be eliminated rather than bringing it <br /> into a residential neighborhood. <br /> Councilmember Holmes questioned if the City had approached the National Guard about a <br /> softball field. <br /> Mayor Grant commented that he did not have that conversation. However, he did speak with <br /> County Commissioner Rafael Ortega. He understood that Commissioner Ortega has spoken with <br /> the National Guard and the Guard was considering a City use/National Guard use softball field. <br /> This would provide the City with a field while the five acres set aside could be turned into <br /> additional flex space. <br /> Councilmember Holden recommended that the ball field remain in the master plan as it would <br /> be used by Arden Hills' residents and businesses. She feared losing a field in the event that the <br /> National Guard was not able to share a field with the City. <br /> Councilmember Holmes suggested that the ball fields be located in the downtown area as this <br /> would draw people into the Town Center and away from residential neighborhoods. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the balance between residential and commercial land uses. <br /> Mayor Grant discussed transit issues the TCAAP site would face. <br />