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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION-NOVEMBER 9,2009 5 B. Draft TCAAP Reuse Statement (continued) Councilmember Grant suggested the Council come to an agreement on the amount of land that should be set aside for park dedication. He indicated this would provide for a uniform answer if the item were to be discussed at the bidder's conference. After discussion on this ensued, the Council decided to defer establishing a land amount until a future date. Councilmember Holden asked that the language stating the City may require a path on the eastern border of the property be struck from the document as this was not within the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Harpstead indicated he liked the phrase "trail corridor" and asked that the word connection be changed to read trail corridor as it implies there is more than just a sidewalk or roadway. Councilmember McClung indicated the Council was supportive of the first portion of the statement but that the location of the corridor was yet to be determined. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the City's current landscaping and tree ordinance would apply to the redevelopment of this site. Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated this Ordinance would be applicable, unless outlined differently within the design standards. Mayor Harpstead suggested this language read that the City has landscaping and tree ordinances in place and will expect substantial landscaping and trees. Further discussion ensued regarding the potential commercial development on the site. Councilmember Holden indicated she was not in favor of big box development on the site. Councilmember McClung noted prior Council had strong opinions on big box development and stated he was hoping for less than big box development on the site as well.