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~ ~~/ ~ <itt ~JvP-V . o ~I~l 60- \ I) / ~ , Group seeks Arsenal closur€ In an unusual twist, a North base closure list wouId qualify it for a uses of the property. Suburban citizens group has asked IllIlge of benefirs available WJder the Some residenrs are calling for tl Rep. Bruce Vento to consider putting 1994 Defense Aulhorization Act preservation of open space and II the Twin Oties Army Ammunition The benefirs include federnl funds creation of a wildlife refuge. Othe Plant on !he nation's base closing list for re,use planning: fast-uack cleanup are pushing for recreation use The plant built in 1941. has been of environmental hazards; and including cross-counlI)' ski lr3iIs. 11 in the process of closing since last preference for land use proposals that City of AIden Hills has identified t\\ , year. Adding it to the official base come from a community re-use pazcels it wanrs - one for a new cit . closing list would ensure that committee. The legislation also hall, another for a public work community residents have more allows the government to give away garage. Both proposals receive conttol over the clean-up and re-use parcels of land if it is used for job mixed reviews in public hearinf , of the site, say represelllatives of Jobs creation, and it requires the Armed earlier this year, . .with Peace. Services to hold onto buildings and "These decisions will have The group has also asked Vento to equipment !bar the communi1y deems major impact on the future of ou create a multi-community "Re-Use valuable for redevelopment community. They need the broade: Task Force" to map 0Ilt a vision for level of community involvement, . the property's future. AS IT STANDS, the Twin Cities said Terry Reuther, a New Brighto- The Army plant comprises 2,400 plant may not qualify'for these resident and a member of the project. acres (4 square miles) in Arden Hills, benefirs. That's because it is closing "The communities near th , It borders the communities of through an internal Army process, arsenal have the chance to achieve : . Mounds View, Shoreview and New rather than through the comprehen, set of mutual goals, " be said. ''Envi . Brighton. sive review conducted by the Base ronmental preservation, ecanomi. A new citizens group, the A=al C!osure and Realignment Comnri- 'development job creation, housin, Cleanup and ConvetSion Project has SS1on(BRAC), "'"'0 .-,_."",, - all are ]lOSS1ble. We are looking.. been meeting since lasr winter to While most communities fight to a win-win situation here. " .' consider possible uses of the site and keep !heir local military installalions Jobs with Peace is a non!#ofi how residents can playa role in off the base closing Iist, the Arsenal organization that promotei the shaping irs future. The group includes Cleanup and Conversion Project is conversion of military reso~ tc .,union activislS. neighbors of the plant taking the opposite approoch. new uses !bar meet corrununity needs and environmenl3lists. Already, a range of ideas have To get involved in the arsenal project Adding the property to the official emerged in the conununity fa: fulUre call Jobs with Peace 31338-7955. " ' , , - ow.. .. _0 0 .,. . .' -....... . .