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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—May 24, 2010 2 2.A. TCAAP Update (continued) issue of property tax revenue and police and fire protection of the former FOSET areas if they will - continue to be owned by the Army while the developer begins remediation and possibly construction. Mr. Legare asked that the City draft a letter to the Army indicating that the park dedication requirement would be ten percent for the portion of land that is sold, as opposed to a higher amount. He stated that this would act as the City's contribution to the land transfer of the trail to Ramsey County. The second bidders' conference has been moved to the morning of June 24 and based on the new schedule the public auction start date has also been moved back to the second week of July. Mike Fix and Greg Mack are continuing discussions with the MPCA to work out the clean up requirements of the land to be transferred to the County. The PTRC reviewed the proposed TCAAP zoning regulations at their April 27 meeting. The Planning Commission continued their review at their May 5 meeting, and they anticipate holding a public hearing at their June 9, 2010, meeting to make a formal recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed TCAAP zoning regulations. Mayor Harpstead pointed out that the bidders' conference may not be at City Hall and residents should be sure to check the location if they are interested. PUBLIC Mayor Harpstead opened the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7:09 p.m. Mr. Rich Straumann, 4380 Arden View Court, Arden Hills, provided the Council with a layout for a possible pedestrian crossing over Trunk Highway 51. He requested the City continue to work with Mn/DOT on a crossing in this location. He also suggested changing the name of the Resolution being proposed as Item 7A from "Pedestrian Friendly Infrastructure" to "A Safe and Efficient Pedestrian Infrastructure." Mr. Gene Gjerdingen, 2553 Fisk Street, Roseville, stated he strongly favors having a pedestrian crossing in this location. Mr. Steve Gjerdingen, 2553 Fisk Street, Roseville, stated it is difficult to get around on bike or walking in this area and he sees value to the City in a crossing in this location. He stated the key time to do this crossing would be at this time while the State is reconstructing Interstate 694. Mayor Harpstead closed the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7:14 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 16, 2010 City Council Worksession Councilmember Holden stated on page 4, the last sentence, the period in the middle of the sentence should be removed.