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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—June 28, 2010 2 2.A. Recognize Eagle Scout and Gold Award Recipients (continued) Mr. Tommy Schrankler, 4301 Colleen Court, Arden Hills, stated the project he worked on was he stenciled at over 86 locations and distributed several hundreds of pamphlets regarding the dangers of placing hazardous materials in storm sewers. He explained that he had worked on the project for over 40 hours and there had been about 50 people that also worked on the project. Mr. Brian Kaeter, 299 Demar Avenue, Shoreview, stated he helped build and install six wooden benches in Lindey Park and along the Chatham Trail System in Arden Hills. Mr. Zach Schmidtke, 841 Westview Drive, stated he assisted with buckthorn removal from Floral Park. There were about 50 people involved with the project. B. TCAAP Update Community Development Director James Lehnhoff stated the General Service Administration (GSA), on behalf of the US Army, hosted the second TCAAP bidders' conference on June 24 at the Bishop Henry Whipple Building at fort Snelling. The informational session included a panel with the Mayor, EPA, Mn./DOT, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, GSA, Army, Jones Lang LaSalle, and the Army. Mr. Legare from the GSA presented a map representing the potential three-step process to sell and transfer the property, which includes the environmental remediation component. The map will be made available on the GSA's website. The GSA did not have the Invitation for Bid (IFB) available at the conference for review. The auction will follow approximately 30 days after the IFB is released, which is likely to be the end of July. The TCAAP auction had been tentatively scheduled for the last part of June; however, the GSA has pushed the auction back to August. Mr. Legare indicated that the auction date would depend on the results and interest expressed at the conference. Greg Mack is continuing to work with the MPCA regarding environmental remediation requirements for Ramsey County's TCAAP park and open space land requests. He is also working with the GSA to obtain an access agreement to the TCAAP site for further investigation. Councilmember Holmes asked if the City had responded to Mr. Legare's e-mail concerning the park dedication on the land being transferred to Ramsey County. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated Mr. Legare is aware of the 10%park dedication and is supportive of this. He also stated there were some changes to the park dedication section in the proposed TCAAP regulations that would be discussed later in the meeting. Councilmember Holmes stated the name being used by the GSA was no longer TCAAP but rather Northern Point. She asked if the City would be changing the name they used to reference the property as well. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the name could be changed with direction from the Council. There is no process in place for this type of change.