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. . . MINUTES OF COUNCIL WORKSESSION OF 9/16/93 PAGE TWO surprisingly consistent with all of the groups attitude and consensus at that meeting. Tom Ryan with the National Guard has been contacted and their group is needing a maintenance facility of their own. They wish to move forward by early fall 1994 and expect to have the appropriations by then to construct a maintenance facility. Ryan has indicated that he is willing to act as a Federal contact for the location of the Public Works facility. The Sunfish Lake area is currently being protected, and seems to be a high priority for the DNR to keep this land protected and to be inaccessible for development. There was discussion regarding the proper channels to pursue more in depth discussions regarding the TCAAP land. There are several areas where there may be advocates or assistance within the Army itself. Vessey will be contacted, as well as Mr. Horner by Tom Sather. Terry Post will search out Ray Lunde, a possible contact, who retired in May 1993. He was in charge of the Reserve Command for the Midwestern region. Rod Sando at the DNR, it appears, does have a major role in this area which includes communicating their requests and needs. The State Patrol, MNDOT and PUblic Safety Commissioners will be contacted by Tom Sather in order to identify their needs. Probst proposed that the City schedule public meetings inviting different groups of interested parties and will issue press releases. He would also request further letters of support from different agencies, especially state agencies. These will be kept in a separate file for easy access. The lease purchase method is still available per Mike Fix. The Arden Hills' position identifies several needs: 1) an area for City Hall/Public Works development with the County if possible; 2) Recreation facilities (which has been requested and pursued since 1978). 3) access to the areas for the residents such as trails through the Hamline Avenue excess point. 4) Development along Hwy. 10 and HWy. 96. other groups that support this involvement and may also like access to the TCAAP property include: other recreation groups such as: cross-country skiing and boy & girl scout troops. The Council agreed that Arden Hills must stay in the lead role. The release of this land it seems will be piece by piece since the clearing is being done piece by piece. However, from all reports, the City Hall/public Works facility needs are apparent. Discussion also followed regarding joint efforts with others such as the National Guard and Army Reserve. Some possible joint uses with the Army Reserve were discussed which would include using the area west of the Reserve building.