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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 <br /> <br />Councilmember Pellegrin asked how the LJFD will be impacted by the proposed TCAAP <br />development. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Boehlke stated that he has talked to City staff about his eoncems regarding access to <br />the proposed development site. Also, he is projecting an additional 150 fire calls per year for the <br />City of Arden Hills once the development is completed. In his opinion, the fire department's <br />current fleet of equipmcnt will suffiee in providing fire protection to the new development. <br /> <br />Members of the City Council were supportive of the new capital equipment financing proposal <br />that will be voted on by the Lake Johanna Fire Board at their next regularly scheduled meeting. <br /> <br />TCAAP Development Agreement Discussion- <br /> <br />Community Development Director Karen Barton announced that the City has submitted a <br />tentative offer to purchase the TCAAP site. In order to move forward with the land planning <br />process and the development agreement between CRR, a number of issues will have to be <br />rcsolved within the next several months. <br /> <br />The following is a list of proposed discussion itcms for tonight's meeting: <br />. Land Planning Process <br />. Funding and Reimburscmcnt <br />. Master Development Status for CRR <br />. Diseussion of the Existing Framework Density Conccpt Plan and Density Ranges <br />. Public Financing Discussion <br /> <br />At this time, City staff and the development team arc projccting a nine to twelve month time <br />Jrame before the closing on the property. <br /> <br />Mr. Collin Barr, Ryan Companies, projected the TCAAP project will involve a fifteen to twenty <br />month planning process. In order to assist in the planning process, City staff and CRR will be <br />interviewing potential consultants to assist with developing the master development plan, and <br />various parts of the land development process. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant inquired about insurance coverage that is identified in the original interim <br />agreement. <br /> <br />City Administrator Michelle Wolfe said that the City is currently utilizing its Icgal advisors to <br />make sure that the City's liability risk is minimal regarding thc risks associated with purchasing <br />the TCAAP property. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant noted that there are a number of outstanding items that must be completed <br />prior to the Master Development Plan becoming a reality. <br /> <br />Mr. Barr agreed with Councilmember Grant's assessment and stated that it is important for the <br />City and other private entities work together throughout this process. <br /> <br />3 <br />