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of Arden Hills - Comorehensive Plan - DRAFT <br />of its range within Minnesota. While it is outside of the City's regulatory <br />authority, Illinois Tick Trefoil is a rare plant that was identified in the AHATS <br />area. <br />Both high value habitats are located on the AHATS property outside of the City's <br />regulatory authority. Marsden Lake is a large wetlands complex (wet meadow) <br />and has been identified by the Minnesota DNR as an important natural <br />community. The kame, also located on the AHATS property, is a relict of the <br />glacial landscape and has also been identified by the DNR as an important <br />natural community. The kame is the highest point in Ramsey County. <br />10.4 Historic Sites <br />Although little information has been compiled regarding historic sites or building <br />in Arden Hills the Minnesota Historical Society and Ramsey County Historical <br />Society identified one structure that may be worthy of being placed on the <br />National Register of Historic Places. The 1998 Comprehensive Plan identified <br />two additional buildings and one site as historic and/or architecturally significant <br />to the community. <br />Charles Perry House <br />The Charles Perry House, located at 3491 Lake Johanna Boulevard, has been <br />identified by the Minnesota Historical Society and Ramsey County Historical <br />Society as historically important. While there has been consideration of placing <br />this house on the National Register of Historic Places, additional research and <br />community interest is needed. <br />Farrell Homestead <br />The Farrell Homestead at 1963 County Road E2 is a large, Victorian farm home Deleted: white <br />just north of the intersection of County Road E2 and New Brighton Road. The <br />Homestead was constructed in 1874. John Farrell, of Irish descent, settled and <br />farmed more than 500 acres. A friend once asked him why he brought such a <br />hilly farm, to which John replied, "Because it reminds me of Ireland." <br />An interesting side note is from Mary (May) Marston, granddaughter of John <br />Farrell, who grew up on the farm in the 1890s. Ms. Marston stated that, "Across <br />from the farm was a hill with Indian grave platforms and artifacts." <br />Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 10 <br />Ft <br />i Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 10 <br />pt <br />DRAFT 68 <br />5/1/2008 <br />