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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 4 <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the differences between pedestrian friendly and pedestrian priority <br />routes. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that park dedication would be discussed <br />with the City Attorney at the special work session on October 13th. <br /> <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 /> <br />Mayor Grant asked staff to investigate this matter further and report back to Council at a future <br />meeting. <br /> <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 /> <br />2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br /> <br />Mayor Grant adjourned the special City Council work session at 9:50 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />__________________________ __________________________ <br />Amy Dietl David Grant <br />City Clerk Mayor