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RESOLUTION NO. 02- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR TCAAP REUSE AND ACQUISITION WHEREAS, the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) encompasses approximately 2300 acres in the northern 1/3 of the City of Arden Hills; and, WHEREAS, TCAAP is currently owned and under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Defense; and, WHEREAS, the property has not supported significant Department of Defense operations since 1972; and, WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills has identified the property as a key redevelopment priority for the community, adjacent communities, and the region; and, WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills is actively seeking the release of 500 to 800 acres currently not being considered for use by the Minnesota Army National Guard, WHEREAS, a map outlining the general area for potential acquisition is included as "Attachment A"; and, WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills seeks to promote commercial, industrial, residential, and recreational development of TCAAP consistent with the Vento Reuse Plan adopted in 1996; and, WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills seeks to promote the development of a joint athletic facility with adjacent communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills and Friends of Ramsey County Parks seek to preserve the Rice Creek Corridor and provide sufficient land area to protect significant natural resources, provide for wildlife movement, and serve as an extension of the Rice Creek Regional trail Corridor; and WHEREAS, the reuse of TCAAP requires legislative action, intergovernmental cooperation, and support from adjacent communities; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, desires to acquire 500 to 800 acres for commercial, industrial, residential, and recreational development consistent with the Vento Reuse Plan adopted in 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arden Hills desires to acquire the property and effectuate its reuse consistent with the following parameters: 1. Soil, groundwater, and related environmental remediation activities continue until such time as they are completed; 2. The Department of Defense works with the City of Arden Hills on remediation activities to ensure that the property is suitable for development consistent with the Vento Reuse Plan.