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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - APRIL 20 1998 5 . Specific requested Council action included any issues that needed to be identified as we consider our response, specifically policc and fire protection; GSA acceptance ofthe plan; future development complying with the Arden Hills zoning and comprehensive plan update; and any future construction being approved by the City. Mr. Post mentioned that in the re-use planning, it was assumed that the City of Arden Hills would be providing fire and police protection, but the incremental costs were offset by development revenues. With retrocession being requested at this time, and no revenue source identi tIed from development, there is no way to finance these costs. The City should incorporate these costs into any requests it makes of the Army. Mr. Fritsinger stated there were two issues related to the Ramsey County Sheriff and retrocession. The first is possible vandalism as the TCAAP property becomes more accessible to the public. The Sheriffs department is also interested in obtaining more space to lease for its operations. StatT was directed to review the various financial implications and respond accordingly to the Department of Army and Governor. . c. TCAAP. Water and Sewer System Mr. Post presented issues related to a request from TCAAP for the City to purchase the existing water system located on the property. Mr. Post stated Mr. Fix, TCAAP's Environmental Engineer and Commander's Representative at the facility, indicated they had funds available for operating costs, but not capital for reconstruction of existing watermains or connection fees to the City's system. Discussion items included demolition of officer housing and future development amenities necessary in the immediate future; possible revenue to be generated; capturing sanitary sewer revenues currently being billed by the City of Mounds View; the public stigma of tainted water at TCAAP; significant liability versus potential tor future development; maintenance of the existing system; need for a decision prior to October I, the end of the federal fiscal ycar; and water sales to surrounding communities; It was the consensus of the Council that the City was interested in obtaining the water supply system, but the condition of the existing infrastructure was a deterrent. Staff was directed to further investigate the cost of obtaining, replacing and operating the system; consider installation of a perimeter run along Highways 96 and 10, with stubs to service existing buildings on the property; review of the Shoreview agreement to supply water to the state property through their well system, elevation and frontage road issues in the area; and MCES reimbursement revenue. . Once these items have been further clarified, the Council would then make a decision on how they wished to proceed.