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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY II, 2002 12 e Councilmember Aplikowski stated she could see the value oflegislative action. She noted she is apprehensive about the decision of a development partnership Councilmember Larson asked for clarification on the acreage. Mayor Probst stated the Vento plan had 1100 acres for parks and open spaces and 800 to 1000 acres for development. He noted the National Guard's current proposal would only leave 500 acres outside of its control. Councilmember Larson asked if the City is giving up too much by agreeing to the land the National Guard has left. He questioned whether they should use the figure suggested by the Vento Plan. He stated it appeared the city is ceding that land to the National Guard. Mayor Probst stated that from the discussions and correspondences he felt any change would unravel what they are trying to accomplish. He noted they could continue to work with the National Guard to seek other parts of the property to seek other parts we think are important. Councilmember Larson stated the language has a range from 500 to 800 acres. He noted he would prefer to see just the higher figure. Mayor Probst stated they could easily remove the number and just indicate the remaining land, He noted Representative McCullum wanted almost a legal description, Councilmember Larson agreed to deleting the number. . Councilmember Rem stated they should phrase it as much as possible to work with the National Guard, She noted the National Guard is key to the City obtaining approval. She added that perhaps they should mention the DNR, Councilmember Grant asked if the school district should be added as a part, Mayor Probst responded he was not sure ofthe school district's interest. Councilmember Larson stated he is prepared to support the two resolutions. He noted the Council has made a number of changes. He asked whether the Council could vote on them with the understanding someone would fax the Councilmembers the revised Resolution. He stated then the Councilmembers could indicate their approval and fax a copy back to staff. Mr. Lynch stated he would prefer to use email. Councilmember Larson concurred, MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Resolutions for Support For The Reuse of TCAAP Property and Support For TCAAP Reuse and Acquisition, subject to changes by staff in light of the discussion, and provided staff transmit revised resolutions for approval by Councilmembers prior to distribution. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). .