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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 19, 2010 7 Z.0 National Guard Training& Community Center Proposal for the Arden Hills Army Training Site (continued) Councilmember McClung indicated much of the City's input for this project will be for after construction add-ons. The Council generally agreed with this statement. B. Trinity Lutheran&Hazelnut Park City Administrator Klaers explained he received a voice message from Pat Nygaard indicating she was sick this evening and would not be able to attend. She requested this issue be continued to another meeting, or the Council could discuss the issue and invite the members again in September. Councilmember Holden questioned what the value of the property was at this time, as the FPAC was concerned with the price of the land. City Administrator HIaers noted the County has valued the property at $4.00 per square foot as the assessed value, and was zoned R-2. Councilmember Holden asked what the church could build on this site and how would it be accessed. City Planner Beekman indicated the property was zoned R-2 and according to the Zoning Code three single family homes could be built on the site. Anything more dense would require special approval. She explained the lots could be accessed if the parking lot were rearranged, making curb cuts off New Brighton Road. However, she stated that she did not believe the church could reduce their current parking without a variance. Councilmember Holmes questioned how Parcel B could be used to build a home. City Planner Beekman stated she did not see this as a feasible option. In conversations with the church,this was not their desire. Councilmember Holmes felt the parcel should not be valued or assessed as residential property if the site could not be developed as such. Mayor Harpstead agreed stating this would come into play through price negotiations with the church. Councilmember Holden explained the City would have to spend additional funds to install sprinklers and fertilize this parcel to make it useable as a soccer field. Park and Recreation Manager Olson agreed the site would require maintenance and a sprinkler system. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the City should be completing their own property value assessment if there isn't agreement on the$4.00 per square foot amount.