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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JUNE 15, 2015 5 Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that that the County has discussed a land swap to address the pinch point. She was uncertain if the land swap had occurred. Councilmember Holmes agreed that this issue should be addressed. She asked if TCAAP would have one or two entrances from County Road 1. Public Works Director Maurer commented that the County was proposing one entrance at this time. There may be a second entrance for a trailhead, but noted that this was being handled by the County and would not connect to TCAAP (Creek Neighborhood). Councilmember Holmes suggested changing the word "higher" to "better" in the first paragraph on page 11-10 and changing the word"local"to "internal" in the last paragraph on page 11-11. Councilmember Holmes asked if the A-line BRT route would be extended or if the existing park and ride would be increased in size. She discussed Section 11.3.4 further and noted that she was in favor of removing the first red-lined sentence on page 11-13 from the paragraph. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that initial findings have been reviewed by staff and the extended BRT line was being considered by the Metropolitan Council. Mayor Grant had the same understanding that the route was being considered. It was his hope that the BRT route would be extended as it would work well in this community. Further discussion ensued regarding bus routes and mass transit issues. Mr. Lamb recommended that the sentences remain in Section 11.3.4 as this would allow TCAAP to be developed in order to be transit-ready. Councilmember McClung recommended that"with bus shelters" be removed. Councilmember Holden suggested a terminology change to "transit supportive". Mayor Grant was in favor of this reading"transit ready". Councilmember Holden recommended that the City's vision be considered and reflected within the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Holmes believed that the City's goal for future land use was discussed in Chapter 6 in Attachment D. Councilmember Holden asked if the County has clearly defined what "good paying jobs"means. City Attorney Jamnik explained that the Comprehensive Plan should not include specific metrics, but rather should be aspirational goals. He advised that the more flexible the language, the better off the City would be. The Council further discussed the City's goals and objectives for TCAAP.