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<br /> . <br /> . <br /> . <br /> Property/Building discussion to continue <br /> From page 1 Site development process <br /> "We think it's time <br /> that we got back into streamlined into new committee <br /> the community." SHELBY NICOLAus-DUNSKI <br /> - Denny Probst Shaping the future of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant has <br /> been streamlined into a newly formed Rentilization Committee. <br /> "I'm nor impressed with this fadl- The committee was created following a meeting called last week by <br /> ity in that length of time," Council U.S. Congressman Bruce Vento for residents and organizations 10 air <br /> Member Dale Hicks said. their concerns regarding the arsenal property. <br /> The building has no air condition- The group will be charged with making recommendations for possi- <br /> ing. the phone system needs to be ble uses of the land, which takes up the northern third of Arden Hills. <br /> updated, it is not cable accessible The army is in the process of vacating the Iand,'representing 2.400 <br /> for taping meetings and city leaders acres of prime open space and potential commercial space; <br /> . are unsure how many furnishings Prior to the committee' s formation, the city andarr infonnaIgroup of <br /> will remain. resident' formed by Jobs For Peace worked parallel on the project. <br /> Hicks said the facility's upgrades Up until recently, the city and residents' group had worked on the <br /> would be a major expense. "More project without any communication between each other. <br /> than 1 would like to spend for 12 to It was a recent Focus News story regarding the lack ofrommunica-. <br /> 18 months," he said. tion in the project that broke the ice between the acting Mayor <br /> But acting Mayor Denny Probst Denny Probst said.", ' ' <br /> defended the idea; stressing the "I think we are both trying to accomplish the same goals andobjec- i <br /> importance of the city to continue tives," Probst said.;:'" " ' : <br /> its active role in the fate of the arse- A common understanding among those involved early in the proceSs I <br /> nal site. ~, Ihat the Reutilization Commillee will take over the planning respon~ <br /> "I think it's imponant for us to be sibility. , ';/ I <br /> a player out here," he said. "lllere will not be separate entities at the same time trying to I <br /> The city has been working on the plans," Probst said. 'i;/ ',., .'.' I <br /> future development of the arsenal But the city will continue 10 hvea role in the prOcess. '.' <br /> property, which comprises the "Ullimately, the city ha, planning and zoning control over (the prop-I <br /> upper third of Arden Hills, since the erty)," he said. <br /> army began phasing out it' opera- The committee is expected to develop a master plan within a year <br /> tion on the site last year. that would identify development areas on the site. <br /> And city leaders have been eying <br /> lm;Cnal property as a potential site The building "would "I guess I'm not ready to give up <br /> for a new City Hall and public on that possibility," he said. <br /> works building. Earlier tilis year, be an investment into The council agreoo to continue its <br /> city staff, burgeoning in the aging the unknown." discussion thL.;; month of moving <br /> building, moved their offices into into the building. Council members <br /> council chambers, forcing the coun- - Paul Malone requested further infonnation from <br /> cilto meet in New Brighton City stalI before that work session. <br /> Hall. For now, the council is teetering <br /> "We think it's time that we got council chambers to prepare for the on the issue. <br /> . back into the community," Probst Sept. 13 primary election, he s,lid. The building "would be an invest- <br /> said of the City Council meetings. Prohst believes the renovation ment into tJle unknown:' Council <br /> New Brighton officials "have costs for Building 105 could be off- Member Paul Malone said. <br /> been wonderful hosts, but 1 think set by the property taxes generated But Council Member Beverly <br /> they're getting tired," he said. by the old Cily HaIl property once it Aplikowski suggested the city move <br /> The council is having scheduling is vacated. lIe suggested the city in with minimal remodeling. <br /> conflicu; this month. for instance, continue to study the proposal to ... <br /> because New Blighton is using its move into the anny building. <br /> --- ------ <br />
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