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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for May 7, 2014 Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM DATE: May 7, 2014 PC Agenda Item 5.B TO: Planning Commission FROM: Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Report from the City Council April 14, 2014, City Council TCAAP Work Session The City Council provided comments and feedback on the Draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the TCAAP redevelopment. An AUAR is a form of environmental documentation through Minnesota State Rules that evaluates development scenarios for a geographical area rather than a specific project. The Mitigation Plan provides information on the actions which are advisable, recommended, or necessary to protect the environment and minimize potential impacts by the proposed development scenarios. Public comments on the Draft AUAR and Mitigation Plan will be accepted until May 28, 2014. The documents are available on the City’s website for review. The City Council will review the final AUAR and Mitigation Plan, including responses to public comments, on June 30. Final City Council approval is scheduled for July 28. April 21, 2014, City Council Work Session The City Council directed staff to update the existing contract with Eureka Recycling to transition the City’s recycling program to single stream collection. The switch to single stream will also allow for the collection of additional types of plastics. The recycling program will continue to use the green bins currently being used by City residents. Before any official changes to the program take place, educational materials will be provided to residents to ensure correct collection procedures. April 28, 2014, City Council Meeting The City Council approved Ordinance 14-004 rezoning parks and opens spaces managed by the City and Ramsey County as Parks and Open Space District, and Ordinance 14-005 rezoning portions of the Arden Hills Army Training Site as Conservation District. The City Council also