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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 14, 2010 2 2A. TCAAP Update (continued) Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained Greg Mack with Ramsey County Parks continues discussions with the GSA and MPCA to work out the clean up requirements of the land to be transferred to the County. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their June 9, 2010, meeting to make a formal recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed TCAAP zoning regulations. The Council will review these regulations on June 28, 2010. Mayor Harpstead asked if the GSA had any other interested parties in the TCAAP property. Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated he was not aware of any other parties interested in the site. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the City's role at the bidder's conference would be similar to the first conference. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained he was unsure of the City's role at this time and would be confirming with Mr. Legare. Couneilmember Holden requested staff hold formal conference call with the GSA to confirm thi's information. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATION Mayor Harpstead opened the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7:06 p.m. Ms. Melinda Peloquin, 1645 Valentine Avenue, Arden Hills, provided the Council with information regarding the splitting of her lot. She noted her lot was a single family lot and taxes would increase if split. In addition, the proposed home would require seven trees to be removed. She indicated she was not in favor of the lot split. Ms. Brenda Goldman, 1146 Waldon Place, Arden Hills, asked for support from the Council on Item 7D the variance request. She stated the front addition to her home would provide additional bedrooms needed for her family. Ms. Goldman explained her home was unique as it was at the end of a cul-de-sac and was originally built closer to the street than others along Waldon Place. Ms. Sarah Snyder, 737 Second Avenue NW, New Brighton, requested the Council consider a sidewalk along Lake Valentine Road. She started a petition and gathered 400 signatures showing support for a sidewalk along this roadway to provide greater safety to the students walking and riding bikes to school. An article was also printed in the school newspaper regarding this request. Mr. Jeff Snyder, 737 Second Avenue NW, New Brighton, supported the sidewalk request and reviewed a map with Council. He indicated the sidewalk would provide safety for the 30-50 children walking up Lake Valentine Road, especially during the winter months when they are walking in the dark.