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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 10 <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated because of the high density in the Town Center, a number of <br />walkable restaurant options would need to be available. <br /> <br />Mr. Shaver explained Alatus has been working to create an amenity rich environment within <br />Town Center. He appreciated the comments raised by the Council and stated he would consider <br />the restaurant mix further. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung supported the level of vibrancy being created within the Town Center. <br />He anticipated that if more restaurants were added to this area of the development, they would be <br />supported given the level of density being requested. <br /> <br />Mr. Lux stated he would rework the Town Center plan and would take into consideration the <br />comments provided by the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden commented she still had concerns with the 12 story buildings being <br />proposed in Town Center. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked where the Council had areas of agreement within the proposed plans. He <br />requested the comments be focused on the Creek at this time. The Council had no concerns with <br />the Creek neighborhood. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked where the water tower would be placed within the Hill <br />neighborhood. <br /> <br />Mr. Stutz reviewed the location being proposed for the water tower. <br /> <br />Mr. Shaver turned the Council’s attention to parks and trails within the development. <br /> <br />Mr. Stutz clarified on the ownership of each of the parks. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung recommended the first park from the south side of the development <br />be made a publicly owned space and not private. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant agreed this park should allow for public access. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if the water feature would have prairie grasses surrounding <br />the water. <br /> <br />Mr. Stutz was open to this and anticipated the area would be landscaped. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes believed that once the parks were set, it would be hard to make any <br />changes. She questioned if a full sized adult soccer field was necessary. <br /> <br />Mr. Shaver stated due to the grade changes on the property, the site did not have an area that <br />would accommodate a full sized adult soccer field. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes did not want to see the City or developer skimp on the parks.