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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION— SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 8 . <br /> development that was completed by Robert Thomas Homes in Lakeville that was similar to Rice <br /> Creek Commons. He discussed the changes he would make to improve the Rice Creek Commons <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> Councilmember Wicklund questioned who would be maintaining the parks within.TCAAP. <br /> Mr. Stutz reported the majority of the parks would be maintained by homeowner's associations, <br /> while one park in the Creek neighborhood would be maintained by the City. <br /> Mr. Lux explained he has driven through this neighborhood in Lakeville and he found it to be <br /> unique and well laid out. He believed there was an impressive attention to detail which has made <br /> the development highly successful. <br /> Councilmember McClung asked what percentage of the homes were completed by builders other <br /> than Robert Thomas Homes. <br /> Mr. Stutz estimated 20% of the homes were built by outside builders. <br /> Councilmember McClung inquired what percentage split Robert Thomas Homes as anticipating <br /> for the TCAAP site. <br /> Mr. Stutz believed there would be a 50150 split between Robert Thomas Homes and other <br /> builders for this development. He stated this would provide the neighborhoods with an ideal mix <br /> of housing. He explained the challenge would be to have builders follow the TRC and vision for <br /> the site. <br /> Mr. Shaver shifted the conversation to the Town Center portion of the development. <br /> Mr. Lux indicated Alatus was requesting the Council allow for 10 and 12 story buildings within <br /> the Town Center for apartments and condominiums. He recommended the condominium units be <br /> constructed with concrete in order to provide high quality units that minimize noise and attract <br /> higher end clientele. He provided further comment on the proposed density within Town Center. <br /> Councilmember Wicklund questioned if Alatus has been limiting the Town Center based on <br /> what may get approved or what would fit the site. <br /> Mr. Lux explained he was proposing buildings and density levels that were perfect for the site. <br /> He commented that buildings over 13 stories required different mechanical systems and he was <br /> not interested in pursuing this. <br /> Councilmember Holmes requested clarification on the Town Center plan. <br /> Mr. Lux reviewed the placement of each of the buildings within the Town Center and noted the <br /> theater had yet to be placed. <br /> Councilmember Holden noted TCAAP had the highest elevation in Ramsey County and <br /> requested the developer keep this in mind when developing the property. She reported that many <br />