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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - October 16, 2006 ~ Councilmember Grant rcqucsted that the City Council have a discussion with the developcr . regarding the proposed density for the TCAAP project. Councilmember Holden rcqllcsted that larger maple and oak trees are includcd in the final plans. Mayor Aplikowski notcd that the watcr feature for this project needs to be reviewcd and discussed by the City Council. Also the City Council needs to consider work force and scnior level housing for the TCAAP site. Councilmcmber Pellgrin said that he is conccrned that the City does not have a plan or structure in place regarding the development proccss. Mayor Aplikowksi noted that the project developers and financial planners will come back to the City Council with a plan that will work financially for Arden Hills. Community Devclopment Director Karcn Barton said that the intent of this discussion was at the request of the City Council to discllss issues and their project wish list regarding the TCAAP property. More structurcd discussions will occur in the near future that include the developer and the City's financial advisors. Councilmember Holdcn noted that thc current City Council had minimal input in the original TCAAP vision. City Administrator Wolfe said that during the mastcr planning phase of the project, members of . the City Council will have the opportunity to discuss the plan in more dctail. It will be a more orderly process during the master planning stage. At this time, we are asking for City Councils input rcgarding their likes and dislikes of the vision. Councilmember Holden statcd that the pond is an cxpensive amenity, but it may necessary for stornl water treatment. City Administrator Wolfe noted that a number of the potential developcrs raised concerns about the proposed "wagon whcel" design and the traffic pattcms that the proposcd vision would create. Councilmember Holden askcd how docs the proposed development plan combine and connect thc old Arden Hills with the new Arden Hills. City Administrator Wolfe said that it is important for the City to crcatc connectivity between the City by setting standards for signs. bcnches, trash eans, etc... Councilmembcr Grant noted that a large tenant may be needed during the phase one portion of the TCAAP project to ensure economic vitality. Highway 96 is the window of the development projcct. It is important to have something to draw people to this location. . 4