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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES APRIL 18,2005 7 . Resident Joe Nosek said that he would like to install a front porch deck at his home. He is concerned about the lack of flexibility being shown by the City pertaining to the proposed ordinance. He currently has a block foundation on his home and does not want to install a similar base for the front porch. He would prefer to install footings that are used for a backyard deck. Mr. Hellegers said that Mr. Nosek is planning to construct an uncovered porch or deck. The block foundation requirement would not apply to Mr. Nosek's home. Only a covered porch that encroaches into the front setback area would require a solid concrete base. Councilmember Grant stated that the Planning Commission expressed some concerns that a covered deck could become a potential safety concern if it is not constructed properly and cannot withstand adverse weather conditions. Resident David Monson recommended that the City require appropriate footings, proper drainage, and better design standards when permitting a front porch. Councilmember Larson said that the City needs to balance out the required look of the front porch and the necessary building requirements. . City Planner Hellegers will make the requested changes to the proposed front porch ordinance and will bring this ordinance back to City Council at a later date. TCAAP Interim Al!:reement #2 Community Development Director Scott Clark provided the City Council with a brief overview of the TCAAP interim agreement. The existing agreement is scheduled to expire on May 9, 2005. The purpose of the new agreement is to fill the time gap between the final Master Development Agreement and the tasks that need to be completed to implement the early transfer process. City staff is seeking direction from the City Council regarding how they would like to proceed with the interim agreement process. City staff is projecting that $450,000 in funding will be necessary to plan and develop the TCAAP vision plan. If the interim agreement does expire and is not replaced by a second interim agreement, the City may be responsible for reimbursing the developer for costs associated with planning, engineering, and legal services. City Administrator Wolfe stated that the proposed budget for the AUAR, Local Resource Analysis, Master Development Agreement, and legal services may be low. City staff will have to discuss the proposed costs with the developer to determine which costs may be reimbursable. Councilmember Larson believes that the City should have control over the AUAR document. If the City controls this document, it could potentially avoid some skepticism amongst the residents. . Councilmember Grant stated this document covers land, infrastructure, and transportation uses. 7