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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - October 16, 2006 <br /> . Councilmember Grant requested that the City Council have a discussion with the developer <br /> regarding the proposed density for the TCAAP project. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested that larger maple and oak trees are included in the final plans. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski noted that the water feature for this project nceds to be reviewed and <br /> discussed by the City Council. Also thc City Council needs to consider work force and senior <br /> level housing for the TCAAP site. <br /> Councilll1ember Pellgrin said that he is concel11ed that the City does not have a plan or structure <br /> in place regarding the development process. <br /> Mayor Aplikowksi noted that the project developers and financial planners will come back to the <br /> City Council with a plan that will work financially for Arden Hills. <br /> Community Development Director Karen Balion said that the intent of this discussion was at the <br /> rcquest of the City Council to discuss issues and their project wish list regarding the TCAAP <br /> property. More structured discussions will occur in the near future that include the developer and <br /> the City's financial advisors. <br /> Councilmember Holden noted that the current City Council had minimal input in the original <br /> . TCAAP vision. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe said that during the master planning phase of the project, membcrs of <br /> the City Council will have the opportunity to discuss the plan in more detail. It will be a more <br /> orderly process during the master planning stage. At this time, we are asking for City Councils <br /> input regarding their likes and dislikes of the vision. <br /> Councilll1ember Holden statcd that the pond is an expensive amenity, but it may necessary for <br /> stoml water treatment. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe noted that a number of the potential developers raised concems about <br /> the proposed "wagon wheel" design and the traftic pattems that the proposed vision would <br /> create. <br /> Councilll1ember Holden asked how does the proposed development plan combine and cOlmect <br /> the old Arden Hills with the new Arden Hills. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe said that it is important for the City to create connectivity between the <br /> City by setting standards for signs, benches, trash cans, etc... <br /> Councilmember Grant noted that a large tenant may be needed during the phase one portion of <br /> thc TCAAP project to ensure economic vitality. Highway 96 is the window of the development <br /> . project. It is important to have something to draw people to this location. <br /> 4 <br />