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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COlJ:\fC1L MEETING YllNUTES FEBRUARY 11,2002 12 Councilmember Aplikowski stated she could see the value oflegislative action. She noted she is apprehensive about the decision of a development partnership Councilmemher Larson asked for clarification on the acreage. Mayor Probst stated the Vento plan had 1100 acres for parks and open spaces and 800 to 1000 acres for development. He noted the National Guard's cun-ent proposal would only leave 500 acres outside of its control. Councilmember Larson asked if the City is giving up too much by agreeing to the land the National Guard has left. He questioned whether they should use the figure suggested by the Vento Plan. He stated it appeared the city is ceding that land to the National Guard. Mayor Probst stated that from the discussions and correspondences he felt any change would unravel what they are trying to accomplish. He noted they could continue to work with the 1\ ational Guard to seek other parts of the property to seek other parts we think are impOliant. Councill1lember Larson stated the language has a range from 500 to 800 acres. He noted he would prefer to see just the higher figurc. Mayor Probst stated they could easily remove the number atld just indicatc the remaining land. He noted Representative McCullum wanted almost a legal description. Councilmember Larson agreed to deleting the number. Councilmember Rem stated thcy should phrase it as much as possible to work with the National Guard. Shc noted thc l\ ational Guard is key to the City obtaining approval. Shc added that perhaps they should mention the DNR. Councilmember Grant asked if the school district should be added as a part. Mayor Probst responded he was not sure orthe school district's interest. Councilmember Larson stated he is prepared to support the two resolutions. He noted the Council has made a number of changes. He asked whether the Council could vote on them with the understanding someone would fax the Councilmembers the rcvised Resolution. Hc stated thcn the Councilmembcrs could indicate their approval and fax a copy back to staff. Mr. Lynch stated he would prefer to use email. Councilmcmber Larson concurred. MOTION: Councilmembcr Lat'son moved and Councilmcmber Aplikowski secondcd a motion to approve Resolutions for SUppOlt For The Reuse ofTCAAP Property and Suppoli For TCAAP Reuse and Acquisition, subject to changes by staff in light of the discussion, and provided staff transmit rcvised resolutions for approval by Councilmembers prior to distribution. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).