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RESOLUTION NO. 5734
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE REUSE FO TCAAP PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP)
encompasses approximately 2300 acres in the northern 1/3 of the City of Arden
Hills; and
WHEREAS, TAACP is currently owned and under the jurisdiction of the
United States Department of Defense; and
WHEREAS, the property has not supported significant Department of
Defense operations since 1972; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills has identified the property as a key
redevelopment priority for the community; adjacent communities, and the region;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills is actively seeking the release of all
lands currently not being considered for use by the Minnesota Army National
Guard to be utilized consistent with the Vento Reuse Plan adopted in 1996; and
WHEREAS, a map outlining the general area for potential acquisition is
included as "Attachment A"; and a copy of the 1996 Vento Reuse Plan is included
"Attachment B;" and
WHEREAS, the 1-35 W Corridor Coalition Board of Directors has identified
the site as a priority requiring legislative action, intergovernmental cooperation,
and support from one or more Coalition members; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has concerted interest in the reuse of
TCAAP; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, is supportive of actions and policy statements outlined in City of
Arden Hills Resolution #02-14 to facilitate the reuse of TCAAP.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the City Council of the
City of Mounds View, supports the City of Arden Hills' efforts to acquire all lands
currently not being considered for use by the Minnesota Army National Guard
consistent with the Vento Reuse Plan adopted in 1996.
Adopted this 25th day of March 2002.
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Kathle'en F. Miller, City Administrator
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Motion by: Marty
Second: Quick
Sonterre: Aye
Stigney: Aye
Quick: Aye
Marty: Aye
Thomas: Aye
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Attachment B
VISION FOR THE FlITURE
FINAL REC OMMEND A TIONS OF THE TeAAP REUTILIZA TION COM1\1ITTEE
\VHEREAS, the TCAAP Reutilization Committee was formed by Congressman Bruce Vento
on August 30, 1994 to reconunend the conceptual long range uses for the TCAAP site; and
WHEREAS, the TCAAP Reutilization Cormniltee consists of representatives of business,
economic readjustment, homeless providers, labor, environment, local citizenry, the Mounds
View School District 621, Minnesota National Guard, City of Arden Hills, City of New
Brighton, City of Mounds View, City of Shoreview, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, and
the federal government of the United States of America; and
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wHEREAS, the TCAAP Reutilization Committee has received testimony from numerous groups
and individuals representing a wide array of interests and view points; and
WHE~As, the mission of the TCMP Reutilization Committee was guided by the principles
of Responsibility for the metropolitan community as a whole, Cooperation in Building a
consensus in a collective environment of shared findings and information, Collaboration with
div.erse interests to achieve a pragmatic view of the site's complexity and its long range
development, and Innovation to produce creative ideas and methods which are responsive to the
changing needs of the metl"opolitan area;
NOW, THEREFORE, "BE 1T~:RESOLVED THAT the TeAAP Reutilization Committee
makes the following recommendaUuDS:"Qi.:. the cooceptuallong range uses for the TCMP site
to CongI'CSsman Broce Vento, .Senator Paul WcUstone, Senator Rod Grams and the other
. . members of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation:
1. . Open SDace Provide a balance of active and passive public open spaces that respect and
take advantage of natural site topography and featureS and proteCts significant natural resoUICCS.
To that end. provide at least 1.100 contiguous acres of land for a regional park reserve which
meets the Met Council guidelines for that type of use and which should be managed within the
Regional Recreation Open Space System. The lana includes the area east of HllmH~ Avenue
(~~1~~) inc()tpOra~ SunfISh Lake lying north of the existing service road that parallels
Highway 96. The southern extension of the kame should be incoIpOLaWd wW Ibis area :!:JI.1
preserved as a natural amenity. Existing uses of the open space by the National Guard and
other Reserve units for training art viewed as compatible.
In addition to the regional park~eserve, the Rice Creek Corridor should be preserved with
sufficient adjacent land are&a LO protect significant natural resources, provide for wildlife
movement and "rve IS a segment in the Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor, including land
trails. The Rice Creek Trail Corridor should incorporate the entire oak forest area lying south
of the MinneSOta Department of Transportation maintenance facility and should be integrally
linked with the regional park reserve. Encourage Alliant Tech and the Department of Defense
to mike the necessary facility changes to allow the use of the Rice Creek corridor as a
recreational canoe route as soon as possible.
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The wetlands comprising Marsden Lake are both beautiful and crucial to maintaining water
quality and wLldlife. The Marsden Lake area should be incorporated into the open space
proposed for the site and protected.
The prairie pothole formation on the nonhern ponion of the property is a valuable testament to
the geologic heritage of the region. As such, the area should be protected as part of the planned
open space, to be preserved fC?r the enjoyment of all.
The central portion of the TCAAP site provides an opportunity to protect some unique features,
including the kames and the Desmodium illinoense Ollinois Tick-treefoil). This area includes
the gravel pit, which has been carved into a portion of one of the glacial1cames. This primarily
upland area should be included in the pianned opeD space, in conjunction with Marsden Lake
to the east and a corridor leading to Rice Creek to the west as part of a larger contiguous open
space area.
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2. Recreation Provide an area for the development of recreational spaces and facilities that
are unique and acceptable to the broader community and anticipates the future demographic
needs of the broader community. To that eod, provide at least 70 contiguous acres for a joint
recreation facility that can be used and supported by the broader community. The most likely
location for the joint community athletic complex is within the northern portion of the property ,
surrounded to the southeast, south and west by open space, and to the north by Institutional land,
and to the northeast by housing. Should it become clear in the interim that this land is
unavailable, the fields .maybe'1ti:ated elsewhere. Provide at least 25 contiguous acres of land
for a community park for:the'City~uf Arden Hills. Until such time that the property becomes
excessed, allow the general public access to the facility for outdoor recreational activities in
appropriate areas. : Encourage the development of an historic/nature interpretive center on the
site.
Buffer zones are needed between the residential areas and critical areas of the park preserve.
These buffer lones, of approximately 180 acres, could be used for either passive natural areas
or active recreation.
3. Housin2 Encourage the provision of a balanced housing supply in idalionship to
affordability, life-cycle housing, density, market conditions and resource availability. To that
end, provide the potential for at least 400 acres for the development of residential housing.
Housing on the facility should be constructed in locations which do not impinge on the natural
resources to be protected. Housing may be built on the site and shall be located as shown on
the INChed map, and shall be lencrally described as follows: Situated on the nom,m,1 portion
the property, abutting County Road I, east of the proposed institutional land, and abuning joint
(:;){mm.:nity athletic field, Housing also may be located. on a portion of land between
commerciaUindustrialioffice space development and the buffer ZODe designated . as
"active/passive recreation". It may extend.all the way down to Highway 96 in the south. The
principles embodied within the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act should be supported. The
14 houses currently occupying the northwest portion of the site should be viewed as a resource
which could be reused. The current location falls within areas which are not su~table for
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housing. We ro;:commend that the housing be made available to any organization which can,
through the McKinney Act and other federal processes, make appropriate use of the buildings
elsewhere on or off the propeny.
Future population and other circumstances may dictate a need for more educational spac~. If
the'need develops for greater educational space, school development should be designed in such
a manner as to minimize the amount of land needed, to use the features of the land in such a
way as to encourage that it does not infringe upon nor use open space.
4. ~conomic DeveloDment Commercial, office and industrial development opportunities
exist on the property which will benefit the surrounding communities and the larger metropolitan
area. It is imponant to create an environment which encourages a broad range of development
opportunities and jobs. Create a development climate which encourages the formation of a wide
range of development opportunities and job types. To that end, provide at least 200 acres for
the redevelopment of Office, Commercial, and/or Industrial uses adjacent to Interstate 35W, US
Highway 10, and State Highway 96.
5. Intellration Encourage the inkgration of the transportation, govenunental, educational,
and recreational services with the adja\;ent communities where possible. Encourage multiple and
shared uses, buildings, and facilities to minimize the infrastNcture costs and impervious areas
on the site. Encourage the consuuction "f a joint public works facility along the Highway 10
or 96 corridor. Allow the City of Arden Hills to obtain and use the land south of the service
road on the south side of SunfiSh lake to construct a City Hall/Government Center.
Development in the area should be done in a manner which ensures protection of the Desmodium
illin<<nse.
6. Infrastl11cture Design and coosuuct an infrastructure system that minimizes the negative
effects on the environment and that protectsthc East-West Corridor and the migration of animals
between Rice Creek and the park reserve. yet provides for the development requirements of the ..
site. Stonnwater retention ponds .which may be needed should be kept within the developed
areas of the site, outside of designatea upen space. Developers should retain responsibility for
'~~t;"g these ponds within their own development areas. Reuse existing on-site infrastructure
to the extent that is practical and cost-effective.
Transportation Jor the site should be designed and built in a manner that is sensitive to the
environment. It should include an internal system of roads that is transit friendly. The
traJl5POrtation plan should link TCAAP to the rest of Arden Hills and adjacent communities as
well as to the regional transportation system; encourage alternate travel modes such as biking
and wallcing by creating pedestrian-friendly environments and link activity centers with trails and
other non-vehicular routes; include public transit; and promote desirable development patterns.
I<'1iJ.i92.d Right-c:f-\\!aj~ The railroad right-of-way extending from TCAAP to Long Lake
RegIonal Park should be pre:o.erved as future regional trail connections. Trails within TCAAP
should connect this trail segment with the Rice Creek Regional Trail and the proposed regional
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park reserve.
8. ~ We encourage an overall development of the TeAAP site in a marmer which
ensures fiscal responsibili[)' by all governmental bodies. Specific attention should be paid to the
impact on the City of Arden Hills and the surrounding conununities. Development should be
managed to ensure, to the extent possible, that cost-generating uses are balanced with revenue-
producing uses to minimize fiscal impacts. We also encourage the Department of Defense to
provide at least $50,000 per year in funding for me next five years, beyond the natural resources
budget, to enhanCe the naroral resources of the facility.
9. Sustainabilitv ~ourage use and development of the TeMP site in a manner which
fosters sustainabUity wherein a balanced approach to community structure and function,
environmental values, and economic opportUnities and coristraints is ensured.
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