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ARDEN HILLS CITE'COUNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION—APRIL 12, 2010 4 LA TCAAP Zoning Project(continued) Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the environmental remediation sections were reviewed by the MPCA and Mike Comadeca. The MPCA provided great feedback to the City and was great to work with. He indicated areas within TCAAP that do not require remediation will not given a letter of completion and the code was adjusted accordingly. Mayor Harpstead questioned if substations or other major utilities could be placed on the periphery of the development. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained this was a good point and there have been discussions with xcel Energy about building a substation. The location has not been determined to date and could be restricted within the zoning code. Mayor Harpstead asked if the developer would be responsible for WAC and SAC fees. He suggested the water lines run along County Road H. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the developer would have to pay the SAC and WAC fees. Councilmember Holden questioned if the Council should require a certificate of completion =- before granting TIP to the developer. Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated Tom' did not fit into the zoning code. He added that a certificate of completion was required under the zoning code at this time. Mayor Harpstead suggested the TIFIfinancing portion of City Code be reviewed to assure that the City requires a certification of completion on remediation prior to granting or providing TEF. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the Council was in favor of recessing the meeting for the regular City Council meeting and reconvene on this topic. The Council was in favor with this suggestion. RECESS Mayor Harpstead recessed the City Council TCAAP Work Session meeting at 6:55 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Harpstead reconvened the City Council TCAAP Work Session meeting at 8:00 p.m. Community Development Director Lehnhoff directed the Council's attention to the sustainability portion of the zoning code. Councilmember Holden stated she would be in favor of setting a percentage, such as 10%, be green or sustainable design.