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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES <br /> MARCH 21, 2005 11 <br />. Mr. Clark said that the Planning Commission role will be reviewing planning guidelines, land- <br /> use issues, land density, and product types. City Council is responsible for creating the design <br /> guidelines. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked how does the Planning Commission understalld the cost of this <br /> project? <br /> Mr. Clark said that the preliminary cost of the project will determine how flexible the Planning <br /> Commission can be with the project design guidelines. <br /> Councilmember Larson noted that the City Council cannot answer all of these questions tonight. <br /> The City Council has to make decisions all the time with minimal information. This is a messy <br /> process and there are no bright lines. <br /> Councilmember Holden said that she wants to know what the process is. <br /> Councilmember Larson said that the process is very broad based. The location of the fire station <br /> or water tower cannot be answered tonight. We have talked for three hours and have not talked <br /> about anything of real substance. <br /> Councilmember Holden recommended that guiding principals be addressed by the City Council. <br />. Councilmember Larson asked if the City Council would agree to support the framework vision <br /> and financing policy. <br /> Members of the City Council appeared to be in agreement regarding the TCAAP Vision, but not <br /> the financing plan. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that our questions need to be addressed. This is the most important <br /> project in the history of Arden Hills. Council Members should be allowed to ask questions. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the water tower would be a part ofthe TCAAP business terms. <br /> Mr. Clark said that the proposed water tower would be discussed under business terms. <br /> It was suggested that the TCAAP Framework Vision be brought forth to the City Council at the <br /> March 28th meeting. <br /> TCAAP Public Financine: <br /> Community Development Director Scott Clark stated that the intent of the public financing <br /> policy is to reach a good faith agreement with the developers. <br /> Mr. Clark asked the City Council when they would like to discuss this item at a City Council <br />. meeting. <br /> II <br />