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. ~. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page -three ~larch II, 1974 released now, if other parcels wi II be released in the near future, etc. He said the Planning Commission looks favorably on the a-acre site (parcel C) for open space use and suggests that Councl I Inform G.S.A. that the Village is contemplating rezoning of the arsenal grounds. In discussion, following revIew of the various uses of the parcels, suggested by Ramsey County Open Space, Human Rights Commission, Parks and Recreation Committee and Planning Commission and interested citizens, Crichton moved that the Council Inform G.S.A. that the Village is contemplating rezoning all or part of the Twin City Ordinance Plant property. MotIon was seconded by Feyereisen and carried (Crichton, Crepeau, Feyerelsen voting In favor and Wingert In opposltlonl. . Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Council take steps to endorse Ramsey County Open Space's plan to acquire parcel "C". Motion carried unanimously. Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council cation to Obtain parcel "A" for purposes of public park tion areas. Motion did not carry (Feyereisen voting In Crichton, Wingert voting in oppositionl. Attorney Lynden was requested to write to the Department of Interior and G.S.A. and inform them of the Council's actIons and, at the same time, Inquire re time table for release of balance of arsenal. make appll- . or recrea- favor; Crepeau, The Council agreed that It is prudent at this time to Include the arsenal property In the Comprehensive Plan, and to start thinking about Its future development. Case No. 73-45, Syrfac~ Water Regulations Wingert reported that~Jle~~g Commission recommends that the Council write to Mr. -~~ e , Department of Natural Resources, reques1"lng D.N.R. to obtain an Attorney General's opinion re Joint County and Village enforcement of surface water regulations if estab- lished by Village ordinance. After discussion, Clark Administrator McNiesh was asked to write to D.N.R. as per Planning Commission recommendations. Flrellmlnar'l Plat. TOl8n. Hous~ Villages at Arden Hills, AdditIon Six Mr. Jim HII I presented the Preliminary Plat for the 6th addition, To\vnhouse Villagesat Arden Hills, for Council approval. Mr. WIngert reported that he had met with Mr. HI II and Fire Chief Fischer and that the Fire Chief accepted the 6th Addition as proposed, making no recommendations for changes. Mr. Wingert reported that the Planning Commission has recommended that Block 7 be moved to the north 5' to 10' . Mr. HI II showed an amerilty plan of al I additions, showing the Fire Chief's former recommendations. . Crichton expressed concern that the long dead-end roadways would present a problem for emergency vehicles; long way to back up and no provision to turn around. Planner Schmid suggested that an emergency connection or widened walkway be constructed (wide enough for a fire lanel from turn- around In the center of the 6th addition to the court. Mr. Hi II said he proposes a berm In this area preventing this pass- through; this was not the Intent desired. Crichton reported that the Public Works Committee was not able to give Council any recommendations re the utilities and availability of easements because of inadequate plans at the Public Works meeting. He said the Public Works Committee is concerned that easements are obtained so the Village will have access to all utility lines. ;.1'-. Hili explained that uti I Ities will be dedicated to the Village, and all lines are through the open areas; Vi Ilage wi II have access to a I I I I ne s . -3-