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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 4 <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the differences between pedestrian friendly and pedestrian priority <br /> routes. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested that benches be placed throughout the Town Center area, and <br /> that all front yard setbacks within TCAAP be at least 10 feet to allow for utility placement and <br /> proper snow storage. She also suggested that the code remain consistent regarding <br /> encroachments. She wanted to see oak trees planted within TCAAP as this would join this <br /> development to existing neighborhoods in Arden Hills. <br /> Councilmember Holden did not support the proposed 20 foot setback from the Rice Creek <br /> Regional Park. She believed that this should be reevaluated and increased. <br /> Councilmember Holmes suggested that staff reassess the alignment of the neighborhood <br /> roadways to ensure that there are homes on both sides of the proposed streets. She asked if staff <br /> had any information on how the City would be obtaining land for City parks. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that park dedication would be discussed <br /> with the City Attorney at the special work session on October 131h. <br /> Councilmember McClung questioned how the City would negotiate with the County or JDA for <br /> parks. He wanted to make sure the City protected itself and its interest in future parks. <br /> Mayor Grant asked staff to investigate this matter further and report back to Council at a future <br /> meeting. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested that the code address building, housing colors, and sight <br /> lines. She did not want to have homeowners viewing rooflines throughout the new <br /> neighborhoods. She was in favor of landscaping requirements being written into the code as well. <br /> 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> None. <br /> ADJOURN <br /> Mayor Grant adjourned the special City Council work sessi at 9:50 p.m. <br /> Amy Dietl David Grant <br /> City Clerk Mayor <br />