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I I- Industrial uses: The entire western quarter of TCAAP, as well as a quarter-mile deep I strip along the southern edge of the property, are designated for industrial use. Approximately 20% ofTCAAP, including some of the land currently occupied by Alliant TechSystems, would I be used for industrial purposes, Qpen .mace and DubUc landc The entire eastern quarter of TCAAP, as well as a large I parcel within the core area, are designated for parks and open space, This area is characterized by extensive wetlands and wildlife habitat, including habitat for the threatened Blanding's turtle, Another band of open space winds its way along the Rice Creek corridor in the northwestern I quadrant of the site. Rice Creek is the only named natural watercourse in Arden Hills. This parcel would provide a missing link: in the Rice Creek Trail system and protect another valuable natural resource. I Government uses: The City needs a new City Hall and Public Works garage, having outgrown its existing facility. The preferred site for these facilities would be near the southeast I comer of TCAAP. The Army Reserve has a relatively new armory facility in this area, as well. The Concept Plan will serve as the basis for creating the Framework Plan and Master Plan during I Phase II, as outlined in the attached Statement of Work (see Appendix A). The TCAAP Task Force will be aided in this process by qualified planners, engineers and legal professionals. I- IV. Demonstrated Compliance with Eligibility Criteria. I The City's Proposal meets EDA program eligibility criteria as set forth in the rules published in the Federal Register on March 14, 1995, The specific eligibility criteria and the City's demonstrated compliance is statim below. I l. Organization eligible for assistance, I Response: The applicant, a municipal corporation, is a lawfully created political subdivision of the State of Minnesota. I 2, Defense Conversion Criteria A. Department of Defense Criteria I (1) Realignment or closure of a military installation will have a direct and I significantly adverse consequence on the affected community, Response: Closure of TCAAP will result in the termination or dislocation of more I than 1,000 highly skilled defense workers currently employed by Alliant TechSystems, the sole contractor at TCAAP. In addition, the City must develop a manufacturing base to ,- replace tbe industrial activities performed at TCAAP. TCAAP lacks a modern infrastructure, e.g. sewer, water, roads, etc., needed to support meaningful redevelopment. I 5,