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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - AUGUST 11,2008 <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden noted she was not in favor of Arden Creek because of the <br />amount of water on this site. She added that she was not in favor of Arden Crest, <br />but stated she was in favor of Prairie Crown as this site would be seen as a gem and <br />high point within the City. Councilmember Holden indicated she was in favor <br />with Prairie Meadow but did not like the name The Summit. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung indicated he was not in favor of using Arden Hills <br />within the TCAAP property name. He suggested finding a name that will stand <br />apart or stand alone but is a part of the larger community. Councilmember <br />McClung noted his vote was for Arden Summit because he feels it has a <br />connection to the community, but could stand on its own. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead explained he voted for The Summit because he wants the height <br />and elevation of this property to be taken advantage of. He indicated he was also in <br />favor of Prairie Ridge as well. Mayor Harpstead suggested not using the name <br />"Arden" within the name of the property because it would be too much. <br /> <br />City Administrator Moorse indicated his first thoughts in naming this site related <br />to the nature of this site. He was struck the most by Arden Creek, along with The <br />Meadows or Prairie Ridge. City Administrator Moorse explained that he was not <br />in favor of The Summit because he did not want any confusion between this <br />development and Summit Avenue. Therefore he suggested that if "Summit" was <br />used, Arden Summit be used for the name. <br /> <br />Finance Director Iverson noted she was in favor of The Crest because it was a <br />very strong name that could stand on its own. She indicated she was in favor of <br />Prairie's Crown as well. Finance Director Iverson stated she was not in favor of <br />The Summit because this is not unique. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Simon explained he wanted to capitalize on the <br />height of this property. He was in favor of The Highlands or The Summit. <br /> <br />City Planner Lehnhoff indicated he was not in favor of Arden Creek due to the <br />fact the creek was not a dominant feature. He stated he preferred The Crest over <br />Arden Crest. City Planner Lehnhoff added that his favorite name was Prairie <br />Ridge because the site was a natural prairie and that this name took advantage of <br />the height as well. He felt that Prairie's Crown was unique but that The Summit <br />has been overused and should not be used. <br />