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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - May 22, 2006 7 She indicated the RCRRA was charged with the responsibility of developing and preserving railroad corridors throughout the County. Because this particular corridor extends through both New Brighton and Arden Hills, their involvement would provide for greater efficiency in securing the corridor for future transportation and possibly regional mass transit use. Currently, Scherer Brothers Lumber Company in Arden Hills utilizes this railroad corridor for lumber deliveries. Scherer Brothers had indicated that they would support the RCRRA in acquiring the corridor, provided their use of the corridor was not discontinued or restricted in anyway. The RCRRA has stated that they would maintain the rail line and continue to allow Scherer Brothers to utilize the line. She recommended Council pass Resolution 06-35 supporting Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority's role in negotiating for the purchase and acquisition of the TCAAP railroad corridor in Arden Hills for the purpose of preserving it for future transportation opportunities and current business use. Conncilmember Holden asked if they had the guarantee in writing with respect to Scherer Brothers. Ms. Barton stated she could get it in writing from them. Councilmember Grant requested the following amendments to the Resolution: First WHEREAS clause to read "WHEREAS, a portion of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) Railroad Corridor located west ofHighwav 10 extending through Arden Hills has been declared excess by the United States Army; and. Second WHEREAS clause to read "WHEREAS, the General Services Administration (GSA), working on behalf of the United States Army, is in the process of negotiating for the sale of the TCAAP railroad corridor west of Highwav 10 in Arden Hills; and. Therefore clause to read: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Arden Hills supports the role of the Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority in acquiring the TCAAP railroad corridor area west ofHighwav ] 0 in Arden Hills." MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve Resolution 06-35 supporting Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority's role in negotiating for the purchase and acquisition of the TCAAP railroad corridor in Aden Hills for the purpose of preserving it for future transportation opportunities and current business use. The motion earned unanimously (5-0). C. Planninl! Case 06-13: Variance and Preliminarv Plat: Amities Coast LLC - 3685 and 3695 New Bril!hton Road Mr. Lehnhoff stated applicant was requesting a preliminary plat to reconfigure two existing lots at 3685 and 3695 New Brighton Road into four new lots, The request also included a variance to allow the four lots to share one private driveway to New Brighton Road and for Lots 2 and 3 to not directly abut the public right-of-way.