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. . . GOALS FOR ARSENAL REUSE RE-USE General Goals: I. To return the Arsenal, particularly the TCAAP Excess Property to private and local civic ownership, after more than a half of a century of service to the Federal Government. 2. To realize a plan or plans for the reuse of the Arsenal that is equal to the magnitude of opportunities that it represents to the community. 3. To continue an open and forthright exchange of information among the Department of the Army, Alliant Tech and the City and Development Team regarding pollution levels to support clear and fair negotiations regarding the respective responsibilities for clean up costs. 4. To build on the foundations ofthe Vento Committee Reutilization Plan, TCAAP Framework Plan, and the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan, but also reflect the flexibility to design in closer concert with the opportunities and market condition constraints presented by the site. 5. To implement a development plan that responds to the realities associated with the pollution on the property and that ensures the health and safety of future residents, employees and visitors by strategically matching proposed land uses with appropriate levels of clean up. The Planning Process Goals: 1. To conduct a planning process that is open, inclusive and respectful, with strong and sustained communication with the general public and all of the many agencies, jurisdictions, organizations and individuals that have an interest in the future ofthe Arsenal site. 2. To assist all ofthe participants in their efforts to understand this complicated and multi- faceted process. 3. To respectfully communicate to all ofthe other parties those decisions that are ultimately the responsibility of the Arden Hills City Council. The Development Process Goals: I. To maintain a strong working relationship with the Development Partner, based on mutual respect, cooperation and trust. 3