03-27-2001 PTRC Agenda Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

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ARDEN HILLS PARKS TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 5 Council Liaison Larson reported Council heard a concept plan for a development at the end of the road this building is on. The plan called for two five-story buildings with an atrium connection between them. Council was pleased with the plan and encouraged the developer to continue with plans. Committee Member Crassweller asked that Council keep the trails in mind while approving the development. Council Liaison Larson reported there will be a new noise wall constructed between Highway 96 and Highway 10 along the manufactured home park. The City has agreed to pay $12,000 toward the cost of the wall in order to get a nicer wall. Council Liaison Larson reported Council discussed the contribution to Valentine Hills e need to wait until the Comprehensive Elementary and felt the Plan is completed. Council Liaison Larson noted he attended the kick off party for the 50`h Anniversary Celebration at Holiday Inn. Council Liaison Larson reported the City has received the deed for the arsenal property. Council Liaison Larson reported NINDOT had been discussing putting a truck driving training facility on the arsenal property which both Arden Hills and the County are not in favor of. There is a plan for the property and the City would prefer to follow it. Council Liaison Larson reported Council has agreed to go forward with a joint public works facility at the arsenal property with Ramsey County. The County has agreed to let the City take the lead and issue requests for proposals from architectural firms to develop the plans. Council Liaison Larson reported a developer is interested in building a Walgreen's on the corner of Lexington and County E. Council is concerned for increased traffic and other issues so the matter was tabled for future discussion. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION Mr. Ingram handed out copies of the survey that will be printed and mailed out to residents stating he expected the survey to be printed this week and mailed next week. He told the Commission he expected he would have received some of the surveys and would have some resident input for discussion at the next meeting. Mr. Ingram reported he has had interviews with Ramsey County to discuss plans for trailways. He has talked to surrounding communities' parks departments, and has talked to the City's planner.