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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 31, 2016 3 Mr. Stutz stated he was not focusing on density per se, but rather wanted to see the project have the right mix of housing for the community. Ms. Kvilvang questioned if Alatus believed they could reach 1,431 units on the site. Mr. Stutz explained the two neighborhoods (Creek and Hill) have 350 units, which allows for the balance of 1,000 units in the Town Center. He indicated there was a need for high quality high density units, which would work for the Town Center. He stated he would work to find creative ways to put the right amenities and housing in the Town Center. Mr. Shaver commented Alatus was working to find the right mix of housing and amenities to attract both residents and corporate users to the site. Councilmember McClung discussed the extreme success of the Centennial Lakes development. He was very interested in seeing how the water feature would become an amenity on TCAAP. Councilmember Wicklund asked how the developers could make this property different than any other 200 home development in the metro area. Mr. Lux explained this started with good planning and a strong development team. He indicated this property had strong access points,high traffic counts, and there was a need for restaurants. Mr. Shaver stated entertainment and restaurant opportunities were high. He has heard there was a desire to not create two downtown areas but rather to integrate this property into existing Arden Hills. He believed that the Town Center would be a draw for the entire community which would create a connection between existing and new Arden Hills. Further discussion ensued regarding the retail and entertainment possibilities within the Town Center. Councilmember Holmes agreed that Town Center could be a uniting factor for the City due to the fact Arden Hills does not have a current downtown. Councilmember McClung wanted to see trail and sidewalk connections in order for the project to also be connected to the remainder of Arden Hills. He discussed the importance of hitting the mark the first try on the amenities included in the Town Center. Mr. Lux wanted the Town Center to be a unique space with a different environment than St. Anthony or Rosedale. This would be his challenge. Councilmember Holden questioned how the Town Center would be addressed during the winter months. Mr. Lux stated the Town Center environment could be enhanced during the winter months through seasonal planters, music and lighting. He believed that the seasons had to be embraced in order to continue to draw people to the area in the middle of winter.