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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - NOVEMBER 20,2000 2 . efforts. Councilmember Grant also requested clarification on the Comprehensive Park Plan and the vendors being reviewed for recommendation to the City Council. Acting Mayor Larson commented on Planner Chaput's meeting with Mr. Cox the following week regarding proposed development in the Neighborhood Business District recently established along County Road D. Council discussion ensued with Planner Chaput regarding the status of the Request for Qualifications recently received for the Water Management Plan as part of the requirements of the Metropolitan Council. Ms. Chaput advised Councilmembers that three (3) firms had responded and were being reviewed by stafj'prior to making a recommendation to the City Council. Acting Mayor Larson turned the gavel over to Mayor Probst who arrived at 5: I 5 p.m. DEREK HAMES, SHIKARI DESIGN. INC.. LOGO DESIGN Derek Hames was present to present more finalized versions of the City's proposed new logo. It was the consensus of the Council that a centered logo design was preferable. After Council discussion, Mr. Hames was directed to return with paper samples with and without lines separating information by moving text to bottom; and newsletter and sign samples. Mr. Hames reminded Councilmembers of an upcoming meeting with the City . Events Task Force, and stated he would like to know the preferred logo prior to that mceting. TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (TCAAP) Mayor Probst provided an overview and historical perspective to Councilmembers on issues related to the TCAAP property including, the Vento Re-Use Plan begun in 1994; the City's Comprehensive Plan and proposed development opportunities; and proposed development plans and licensing in existence or proposed by the Army National Guard. Existing and/or potential development considerations identified by Mayor Probst included, a MnDOT license center; MnDOT truck/maintenance site; Alliant TechSystem site(s); private development; Am1Y National Guard/Ramsey County/MnDOT and Arden Hills maintenance facility; Arden Hills City Hall; Vento trail/park; Army National Guard "license" property; federal government redevelopment; Stcinberg efforts related to the fedcral symposium; and the lack of interest from the Army Reserve at this time. Mayor Probst sought a baseline understanding by consensus of the background of the property; where the City stands now and prefers to be in the future; strategies; and the communication process to be used. Mayor Probst advised Councilmembers of past contacts being made directly through the Mayor and City Administrator, with the full City Council made aware of issues, as they became more final. Several maps were used .