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e I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNClL-GSA MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 3 GSA noted they need a fixed number when they go to Congress, not a range, although Mr. Kiernan indicated he would check on this. It was noted that, technically, the property is not currently zoned. On the discussion ofland use by acres, Mr. Mueller's numbers were recapped: . 200 acres single family with 2.5 lots per acre . 150 acres town homes, 6 units/acre . 50/30 acres high density housing, 12 units/acre GSA indicated they may amend their appraisal instructions to ask for two outcomes: one with and one without the atll1etic fields and wildlife corridor. Mr. Bakken stated that he could provide a summary of his conclusions regarding highest and best use in one week (a deadline of 9/15 was set). Mr. Miller will also submit his findings in writing by that time. The parties will meet again my conference call on Tuesday, September 20 at 2:00 ET (I :00 CST). After a break, some members reconvened for further discussion about other TCAAP- related topics. (The appraisers were no longer present). Phil Youngberg, GSA, said that he had reviewed the MEPA process and that it is very similar in many ways to NEPA. The NEPA process is fairly compact, since the federal government intcnds to transfer the property. They will draw a lot from MEP A, which will be more lengthy and detailed. The GSA's position is to partner with the City, and extract what they need from our MEP A process. They will participate as necessary in public meetings. They will endorse our mitigation plan, working out differences ahead of time. The GSA indicated that they can work within our l20-day timeline. They are ready to get "plugged-in" to the process at any time. All they need to look at in their NEP A process is the question of dispose or not dispose (of the property). In terms of timeline, it is hoped that these processes can start in early 2006. The GSA would like to kick offwitb a scoping letter, but suggested that perhaps there can he a joint letter kicking off both MEPA and NEPA. DSU indicated that they can share their mailing list with GSA. The next topic discussed was the status of the GSA's survey of the site. Kevin Legare stated that a draft is completed and available, they are in the process of putting in legal description. The GSA has researched the issue of easements, and concluded that there is no real issue with any easements, including Xcel Energy. CRR was asked if they had completed their comments regarding the ternlS of the Offer to Purchase document. They indicated that they would complete and forward soon to GSA.