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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 12, 2015 2 Councilmember Holden asked if the water tower had to be placed at the highest elevation on TCAAP. Public Works Director Maurer advised that this would be economically beneficial to the City as the tower would need to be built to the same elevation if it were located at a lower site on TCAAP. A lower site would require the tower to be taller and it would be more expensive. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the tower is planned to be 1.5 MGD (million gallons per day) and to cost about $3.5 million and it would be constructed in 2016. Councilmember Holden asked about the trail under the spine road bridge. Mr. Horn stated that in this area the road would be two bridges which allows for an opening for sunlight on the trail. Discussion took place on the County Road I roundabout, the definition of mass grading, needed easements and right-of-way for construction, and cost-sharing for the improvements. Councilmember Holmes asked for clarification on the City expenses for the water system and the storm water improvements. Councilmember-elect Woodburn requested to review the Maxfield Market Study. Community Development Director Hutmacher reviewed the land use map with the Council. She stated that if the Council supported the document `as is' it would be used to build on for the regulating map in TCAAP. Councilmember Holden commented that she was disappointed that the amount of neighborhood transition space had been reduced. Councilmember Holmes thought the plans were good, but believed that the retail area along Highway 96 should be further considered. Councilmember Holden anticipated that the retail near Town Center would be smaller, specialty shops. Councilmember McClung commented that this would be a great location for restaurants as well given its close proximity to the commercial and residential neighborhoods. He stated that after each refinement, the City was losing more residential units and this was a concern for him. City Administrator Klaers explained that staff was still working on finalizing the numbers since the spine road had been realigned. Mayor Grant recessed the work session at 6:50 p.m. to the regular City Council meeting. Mayor Grant reconvened the work session at 8:53 p.m.