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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION— SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 11 Ms. Kvilvang reviewed the Council's wants and needs regarding the parks within TCAAP. Councilmember Wicklund recommended that staff provide the Council with further infonnation on the funds that are available to assist with developing the TCAAP parks. Ms. Stutz commented on his plans for the park phasing. Councilmember Wicklund wanted the City to pursue the timeline provided by Ms. Kvilvang including the 12 story buildings, having further dialogue on the cost of the parks. Councilmember McClung reviewed the amenities that have not been provided through the current park plan stating the only items that have been removed were the basketball court and full sized soccer field. He did appreciate the addition of a splash pad. Councilmember Holden suggested the park buildings be further evaluated to see if several could be combined. Mayor Grant believed the architectural details of the park shelters would have to be discussed in the future, along with building materials and design. He requested further comment from the Council regarding the Hill neighborhood. Councilmember Wicklund and Councilmember Holmes supported the Hill neighborhood as presented. The consensus of the Council was to support the Hill neighborhood as presented. Mayor Grant requested additional feedback from the Council on Town Center. Mr. Lux asked that the Council allow for the proposed density within Town Center. He provided further comment on the condominium units noting there would be five units or less per story. He recommended the condominium building be 12 stories in height in order to be differentiated in height from the apartments. Councilmember McClung supported the density and building heights being proposed for Town Center. His only concerns were with the restaurants. Councilmember Holmes and Councilmember Wicklund agreed with these statements. Councilmember Holden did not support Town Center as presented. Mayor Grant stated he had an issue with the building height and proposed Civic area. Councilmember McClung supported the Civic area in theory and understood this topic would have to be further discussed by the Council. Mayor Grant reported approval of the Master Plan and TRC would take four affinnative votes from the Council.