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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for March 8, 2017 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM DATE: March 8, 2017 PC Agenda Item 5.A TO: Planning Commission Chair Thompson and Commissioners FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Report from the City Council February 13, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting At their meeting on February 13, 2017, 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. 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. February 20, 2017 City Council Work Session At the Work Session on February 20, 2017, 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.