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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES <br /> MARCH 21, 2005 7 <br />. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe said that the City could restrict certain retail uses for this area. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski said that Arden Hills does not want to compete with Roseville or New <br /> Brighton for larger retail development projects. <br /> Councilmember Rem said that developmental guidelines need to be addressed before we can <br /> make these types of decisions. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe said that she has typically heard big box store developments <br /> characterized as projects over 100,000 square feet. If this is a significant concern of the City <br /> Council, it could be addressed in the resolution. <br /> Councilmember Larson believes that it would be a waste of the City Council's time to minimize <br /> building sizes at this time. We don't know the make-up or the marketability of the TCAAP area <br /> at this time. The TCAAP plan will continue to change and evolve over time. We cannot predict <br /> what the final project will look like at this time. <br /> Councilmember Grant suggested that the City Council state their preferences for usage of the <br /> two 60,000 square foot sites. For example, the City Council could say that they prefer four <br />. 30,000 square foot commercial buildings. <br /> Community Development Director Clark said that the design guidelines will be discussed in <br /> Phase IV ofthis project. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the Planning Commission would be reviewing this information <br /> and making a final recommendation to the City Council. <br /> Mr. Clark said that he envisioned a joint meeting between the City Council and Planning <br /> Commission as a starting point to address some of these concerns and get everybody on the same <br /> page. <br /> Councilmember Larson said that he reserves the right to change his mind during this process. He <br /> is not sure if a 60,000 square foot store will be necessary or not. <br /> Community Development Director Clark suggested to the City Council that clarifying language <br /> could be inserted into the resolution. <br /> Councilmember Grant noted that approximately I, I 00 condos are planned for the TCAAP site. <br /> Is this the direction that Council wants to proceed with? <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if this is the framework vision that the City wants to pursue. <br />. Councilmember Grant asked if showroom space is needed in this framework vision. <br /> 7 <br />