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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES <br /> MARCH 21, 2005 8 <br />. Councilmember Holden said that the City should consider eliminating or moving the show room <br /> space represented on the plan in the southeast corner. <br /> Mayor Applikowski asked if these issues would be addresscd in Phase IV of the project. <br /> Community Development Director Clark said that the City needs to cost out this project, before <br /> we should make any changes. Changes to this plan can be done over time. His concem is that <br /> some areas of the TCAAP project are more polluted and may not be the best fit for a particular <br /> type of development. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe said that certain areas may need more clean-up and may be more <br /> conducive for a commercial or light industrial development. <br /> Councilmember Larson compared the TCAAP project to building a new home. The home owner <br /> sits down with the developer and reviews the plans. If the proj ect costs are too high, <br /> modifications to the plans are needed to make the project more affordable. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked what the deadline is for Phase IV. <br /> Community Development Director Clark said that Phase IV would have to start in June or July. <br />. Councilmember Larson said that the original plan is going to change over time and we have to <br /> adjust. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski reiterated that the proposed project costs are only an estimate. The project <br /> costs are going to change over time. It is only a begimling step. <br /> Councilmember Grant said that two advisory groups created the vision and financing plan. In his <br /> opinion, the two documents do not always mesh. There appears to be a different cost structure <br /> for cach phase of the proj ect. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski said that the vision and financing policy are needed to create a big picture of <br /> the project. In order to create a cost estimate for the Phase IV portion of this project, it is <br /> necessary to go through these two steps. <br /> Councilmember Larson said that the value of the TCAAP Vision is that the required amenities <br /> are being addressed (roads, utilities, residential, commercial, etc). Specific locations and details <br /> are not as important at this time. <br /> Councilmember Grant is satisfied with the general plan, but he would like to have revisions or <br /> changes placed on the table. <br /> Mr. Clark asked Councilmember Grant if he would like to have the number of condos reduced <br />. on the plan? The final plan will be based upon local needs and the market. <br /> 8 <br />