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CIVIC SITE TASK FORCE – JULY 31, 2018 4 <br /> <br />Mr. Zimmerman indicated this would bring the City’s population to 14,000 people. <br /> <br />Ms. Mitchell stated one concern may be how to make the existing residents in Arden Hills feel <br />connected to this site when it will be difficult or would take time to reach. He explained the Civic <br />Site would have to be a destination property in order to draw people to it. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated the Civic Site could draw residents from New Brighton and <br />Mounds View. <br /> <br />Chair Lambeth commented there were 11 acres of land available on TCAAP that could be used <br />for Civic Sites if the 1.6 acres did not suit the City’s needs. He encouraged the group again to <br />focus on what would fit best on the 1.6-acre site. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden clarified that this was not the case. She noted only the 1.6 acres would <br />be available for a Civic Site and the other land was designated for parks. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked how many square feet could be located on the Civic Site’s main <br />level. <br /> <br />Mr. Pichati reported the entire site had a foot print of 70,000 square feet. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault indicated a 20,000 square foot one story building, or two story <br />40,000 square foot building has been discussed. <br /> <br />Mr. Beggin stated he liked the idea of an indoor play area given the number of young families <br />that would be moving into the community. However, he also had concerns with the close <br />proximity to the Shoreview Community Center. He commented his only concern for this amenity <br />would be parking. He did not believe a wedding venue was a viable option for the Civic Site. <br /> <br />Mr. Pichati asked if the seniors had a gathering space in the community. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden reported the seniors meet at McDonald’s for coffee on Thursday <br />mornings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated the New Brighton Community Center offers a great deal of <br />programming for their seniors. <br /> <br />Mr. Straumann discussed the rec programs currently being offered by the City in coordination <br />with the Mounds View School District. He encouraged the group members to consider creating a <br />unique destination as has been created with the New Brighton and Shoreview Community <br />Centers. <br /> <br />Ms. Ward recommended the Civic Site offer program for people of all ages from children <br />through seniors. <br />