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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 3, 1999 DRAFT 25 e Commissioner Sand asked for a status regarding the Neighborhood Commons. Mr. Ringwald stated that they were still awaiting the final decision on the grant from Metropolitan Council. Without the grant, the Neighbdrhood Commons would not be able to accomplish much. Commissioner Sand asked if the grant money was for the street corner improvements. Mr. Ringwald stated that much of the money would go towards building the sidewalks, installing lighting and landscaping. Cornmissioner Sand asked if there was a deadline for the Metropolitan Council to make their decision. Mr. Ringwald stated that there was and it should be very soon. Commissioner Sand asked if the grant money would include the corner at County Road D and Cleveland Avenue. Mr. Ringwald stated that it would. Commissioner Sand asked for the status of Mr. Ted Brausen's desire to purchase the property at County Road D and Cleveland Avenue. Mr. Ringwald stated that he had informed Mr. Brausen that the Planning Commission had received his information and that they would take it under consideration when developing the land. Commissioner Sand asked if it had been made clear to Mr. Brausen that it would be difficult for him to develop on the corner. Mr. Ringwald stated that it had been. e Chair Erickson asked if Mr. Brausen would be proposing a Texaco Station. Mr. Ringwald stated that he would be. He indicated that Mr. Brausen is aware that the City was planning to change the Zoning District on the corner and create a new Neighborhood-Business District. Commissioner Sand noted that he had previously mentioned to Staff that, on either G1enhill Road or Edgewater Avenue, off of New Brighton Road, someone had been building a huge garage. He asked if the Staff had reviewed the situation to determine if it met the zoning requirements. Mr. Ringwald stated that he had Dave Scherbel inspected the structure and he had indicated that it does barely meet the zoning requirements. Commissioner Sand referred to an article in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press regarding the Arsenal site. He expressed his hopes that it meant the City Hall would be built soon. Chair Erickson asked if bids had gone out for the new City Hall. Mr. Ringwald stated that the project would be going out for bids the week of February 8, 1999 and the winning bid would be accepted after March 15, 1999. Commissioner Sand stated that, assuming the project moves forward on March 15, 1999, it would be interesting to see how the map corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Sand requested clarification on what portion of the TCAAP site would the Minnesota National Guard be obtaining ownership. Mr. Ringwald suggested that Staff produce a map 'and provide the Planning Commission with a copy of it. Commissioner Sand agreed. e ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Cornmissioner Baker to adjourn the meeting at 10:42 p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).