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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 8, 2017 6 REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Holmes updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the February 13, 2017 Regular Meeting. The City Council approved the creation of a Task Force to investigate and recommend to the Council potential uses for the TCAAP Civic property, including a city hall, community center, recreational and fitness center, event and educational center, and other options. In evaluating options for the property, the Task Force will look at existing facilities in neighboring communities, investigate partnership opportunities, and provide input on financial and staffing implications. Councilmember Holmes reported the Task Force will be comprised of a total of eleven members, two of which will be members of the Planning Commission. The Task Force will be supported by a consulting firm the City will select to manage the planning process for the property. A Request for Proposals for consulting services was issued on February 28. Proposals must be received by April 28 and the City Council is expected to select a consultant on June 12. The first meeting of the Task Force will be convened after a consulting firm has been selected. Councilmember Holmes stated at the February 20, 2017 City Council Work Session, the City Council met with Metropolitan Council Member Marie McCarthy, who represents the district Arden Hills is located in. Staff from the Metropolitan Council attended the meeting and presented information on the Snelling Avenue A-Line Bus Rapid Transit route, issues regarding inflow and infiltration, and grant opportunities the City may be able to take advantage of. Commissioner Jones requested the Council consider putting a trail in across the wetlands near Tony Schmidt Park to improve pedestrian safety and to keep kids off the street. B. Planning Commission Comments Chair Thompson encouraged the Planning Commission members to attend the Joint Council/ Planning Worksession on Monday, March 20th at 5:30 p.m. C. Staff Comments Senior Planner Bachler reported WSB would be holding a workshop at their office in St. Louis Park and the topic would be Planning 101. He indicated the workshop would be held on Saturday, April 1st from 9:00 a.m. to noon. He encouraged the Planning Commissioners to register for this free event. ADJOURN Commissioner Jones moved, seconded by Commissioner Lambeth, to adjourn the March 8, 2017, Planning Commission Meeting at 7:37 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).