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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - June 29, 2009 26 6. At the present time the City believes that approximately 500 acres should be dedicated to park land, open space and recreational areas as a regional park 7. At the present time the City believes that the remaining acres should be used for other compatible uses such as a corporate campus. The motion carried (3-1 - Mayor Pro Tem McClung). MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to amend guideline Item 6 of the Resolution to read as: 6. At the present time the City believes that approximately 475 acres should be dedicated to park land, open space and recreational areas as a regional park The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Councilmember Grant stated that if the property was going to be park land then it would have to be cleaned to a higher standard. Councilmember Holden stated that a more definite time frame should be established. If a plan could not be established for the property to become park land and open space within ten to fifteen years she may no longer support this plan. City Attorney Filla suggested a three year time frame for developing a plan. Councilmember Grant clarified that the Council supports this vision if it can be accomplished in three years otherwise alternative visions may be considered. Councilmember Holden stated that this would be acceptable. City Attorney Filla stated that Item #8 could read "The Council shall review these guidelines no later than June 2011." MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to amend the guidelines of the Resolution by adding the following: 8. The Council shall review these guidelines no later than June 2011 The motion carried (3-1 - Mayor Pro Tern McClung). Councilmember Grant asked Councilmember Holmes if she wanted the Resolution to state that this is the adopted plan of the Council. He expressed