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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION-NOVEMBER 9, 2009 3 A. Embrace Open Space Presentation (continued) Mayor Harpstead questioned if the property values were increased in multi-family residential similar to single family properties. Jenna Fletcher, Embrace Open Space stated this was the case. She indicated more research was being completed on this but that higher density living did require open space, which was creating a higher property value. City Administrator Moorse indicated a large portion of Arden Hills was developed and that the Council has discussed creating more trail connections and questioned if the study found this was a benefit. Ms. Fletcher noted that trails were included in the definition of open space when they meet the size requirement and were seen as an asset to open space. Mr. Schiffman thanked the Council for their time and left his contact information if any additional comments or questions were to arise. B. Draft TCAAP Reuse Statement City Administrator Moorse presented the City Council with information on the Draft TCAAP Reuse Statement. He indicated the TCAAP bidder's conference was going to be held on November 1 gth City Administrator Moorse explained the City would need to provide an indication to potential developers about what the expectations of the City were for the reuse of the property. He noted staff has drafted a Reuse Statement, which lays out the general expectations of the City, providing a general overview and becomes more specific with reuse expectations and considerations. City Administrator Moorse further reviewed the draft statement and asked for comments or questions from the Council. Mayor Harpstead suggested the approximate acreage of each land use category be provided within the document. Councilmember Holden asked for the definition of design standards.