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Memorandum, TCAAP . Page Two July 20, 1998 C. Outside Assistance Staff does not believe there is a need to establish a task force to assist with the transfer process. However, it may be necessary to receive legal and congressional assistance, dependent upon the timing of the transfer process, D. 1998/1999 Budget Impact Outside of the funds already set aside in the eapital Improvement Program (CIP), staff would estimate the need for approximately $10,000 to accomplish this task. 2. Fox 29 TV Tower A. Key Issues . Precedence of allowing an incompatible and/or undesirable use onto the TCAAP property and its impact on the re-use plan . Relationship to Shoreview Tower site or other tower sites (ie" Vaughan or MnDOT sites) . Determination of consistency with proposed re-use plan . Determination ofDOD, National Guard, Federal Legislators position on consistency with re-use plan . Study of potential environmental impacts . B. Strategy The City should forward letters to its congressional delegates, adjacent cities and appropriate federal agencies indicating Arden Hills' opposition to the proposed tower. This letter would clarify that we believe better opportunities exist that need to be explored, and request that Fox 29 demonstrate why they can't construct the tower elsewhere. In the case that the eity is informed that the location on TCAAP is likely, the city should request that Fox 29 demonstrate how their presence can be minimized on the site, how critical habitat is avoided, and how the proposal meets the goals identified in the re-use plan. Additionally, discussion should take place with appropriate federal agencies to ensure that this will not lead to a proliferation of undesirable uses on TeAAP. c. Outside Assistance Staff does not find a need to create a task force to discuss this issue, Legal assistance may be necessary. D. Budget Staff would anticipate spending up to $10,000 to accomplish this task. . -- -------..--