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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 28, 2024 4 Mr. Cocchiarella reported the thumb parcel was under purchase agreement between the County and Ryan Companies, which meant both parties would have to sign off on an easement. He indicated his conversations with the County regarding this matter have been very contentious. He explained if he went to the north side of this property, he would have to get an easement approved by MNDOT and noted he has had a very difficult time getting anyone from MNDOT to speak to him. Councilmember Fabel asked if this issue was discussed with the Army. Mr. Cocchiarella stated development is fraught with risk. He indicated the Army has no concept of what this property was going to require to be developed. Mayor Grant asked if the proposed office/warehouse buildings would be constructed on a spec basis. Mr. Cocchiarella commented that his first task was to get the site set up for development, which included cleaning, mass grading, mass compaction and after that, he would consider how to develop the industrial site. He reported he has had a lot of interest in the site. He explained at this time he was looking for some assurance that one of the alternatives would be supported on the site. Councilmember Holden questioned if the developer had spoken to the Army about water and sewer lines. Mr. Cocchiarella indicated he would not be allowed to go through the AHATS property to the south. Mayor Grant asked if the septic tank could be installed as Phase 1 and if it doesn't work to go across the parkland, the loop could be installed. Mr. Cocchiarella reported this appears to be the logical way to proceed with the site. He indicated the City had an ordinance that would have to be amended in order to allow this to occur. Councilmember Monson questioned if the applicant was willing to run water all the way around the site with a septic tank, in hopes of being allowed to push the forcemain through the park land if approved by the County. Mr. Cocchiarella reported the loop would be necessary in order to have proper pressure in the lines for fire suppression purposes. In addition, he wanted to get the project moving. Councilmember Monson stated she was surprised by the cost to install the lines through the right of way. Mr. Cocchiarella estimated the lines would be half the cost if he was allowed to go through the County property. Councilmember Holden explained once all of these lines were installed, they would then have to be maintained by the City long-term. She questioned how many lifts the City would have to have.